Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by

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Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJIPMERJIPMER 2005

Options:

A NaOH
B $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$
C $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3$
D $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$

Solution:

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$

Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$ because only stronger acid reacts with sodium bi carbonate.

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