MCQ
Phenol reacts with alkali to give:
  • A
    Salt
  • B
    Water
  • C
    Both a and b
  • D
    Complex compound

Answer

  1. Both a and b

Explanation:

Phenol is weakly acidic in nature. Hence when it reacts with alkali, it gives a salt and water i.e. the neutralization reaction takes place.

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