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What is the product formed when phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Phenol oxide
  • B Sodium phenoxide
  • C Sodium chloride
  • D Sodium oxide
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sodium phenoxide
Phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium phenoxide.

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