In Kolbe's reaction the reacting substances are

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In Kolbe's reaction the reacting substances are

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A phenol and $\mathrm{CCl}_4$
B sodium phenolate and $\mathrm{CCl}_4$
C phenol and $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$
D sodium phenolate and $\mathrm{CO}_2$

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The correct answer is: sodium phenolate and $\mathrm{CO}_2$

In the Kolbe's reaction the reacting substances are sodium phenolate and $\mathrm{CO}_2$. The reaction involve are as follows

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