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Subject - Chemistry:

Basics

MCQ - 69-2255

Question:

Which one of the following correctly describes the acid base properties of phenol?

  1. An acid, stronger than carbonic acid
  2. An acid, weaker than carbonic acid
  3. A neutral compound
  4. An acid, weaker than carbonic acid

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

phenol is an acid because it reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide (salt) and H2O

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However, it is unable to release CO2 from Na2CO3. Hence, it is an acid weaker than H2CO3. In fact, bubbling CO2 into a solution of phenoxide yields phenol

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