NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
How is sodium phenoxide formed from benzene sulphonic acid?
Options
- ABy reduction with sodium metal
- BBy neutralisation with NaOH
- CBy oxidation with sodium peroxide
- DBy reaction with chlorine gas
Correct answer
B. By neutralisation with NaOH
Step-by-step solution
Sodium phenoxide is formed by neutralising benzene sulphonic acid with sodium hydroxide (NaOH).