Question

Phenol does not react with $\text{N}\text{a}\text{H}\text{C}{\text{O}}_3$ because

• A. Phenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid
• B. Phenol is a stronger acid than carbonic acid
• C. Phenol is as strong as carbonic acid
• D. Phenol is insoluble in water.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$\text{H}\text{C}{\text{O}}_3^{-}$ is a weaker proton acceptor than phenolate ion