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In the reaction between phenol and sodium hydroxide, which species acts as the Brönsted acid?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Phenol
  • B Sodium hydroxide
  • C Sodium phenoxide
  • D Water
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Phenol
In the reaction, phenol donates a proton (H+) and acts as the Brönsted acid.

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