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In the conversion of benzene sulphonic acid to sodium phenoxide, what type of reaction occurs?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Acid-base reaction
  • B Redox reaction
  • C Nucleophilic substitution
  • D Elimination reaction
Solution:
1660 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Acid-base reaction
The conversion of benzene sulphonic acid to sodium phenoxide involves an acid-base reaction, neutralising the acidic sulfonic group with sodium hydroxide.

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