Question

Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by:

• A. $NaOH$
• B. $NaHC{O}_3$
• C. $N{a}_{2}C{O}_3$
• D. $H_{2}S{O}_4$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by $NaHC{O}_3$ because only stronger acid reacts with
sodium bicarbonate.