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  4. Among acetic acid, phenol and n -hexanol, which of the compound(s) will react with NaHCO 3 solution to give sodium salt and CO 2 ?

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Q. Among acetic acid, phenol and $n$ -hexanol, which of the compound(s) will react with $NaHCO _{3}$ solution to give sodium salt and $CO _{2} ?$

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Phenols and alcohols are weaker acids (weaker than carboxylic acids) and do not react with $NaHCO _{3}$.