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In the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide, what role does sodium hydroxide play?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium hydroxide acts as a reducing agent.
  • B Sodium hydroxide acts as a catalyst.
  • C Sodium hydroxide acts as a base.
  • D Sodium hydroxide acts as an acid.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sodium hydroxide acts as a base.
Sodium hydroxide acts as a base by accepting a proton from phenol.

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