MCQ
Which of the following compounds will react with sodium hydroxide solution in water?
- AC6H5OH.
- BC6H5CH2OH.
- C(CH3)3COH.
- DC2H5OH.
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Answer
- C6H5OH.
Explanation:
Phenol being more acidic reacts with sodium hydroxide solution in water to give sodium phenoxide which is resonance stabilized.
Alcohols are very weak acids.
C6H5OH + NaOH → C6H5ONa + H2O
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