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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following compounds will react with sodium hydroxide solution in water?
  • A
    C6H5OH.
  • B
    C6H5CH2OH.
  • C
    (CH3)3COH.
  • D
    C2H5OH.
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Answer

  1. 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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