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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide, what role does...
In the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide, what role does sodium hydroxide play?
Options
- ASodium hydroxide acts as a reducing agent.
- BSodium hydroxide acts as a catalyst.
- CSodium hydroxide acts as a base.
- DSodium hydroxide acts as an acid.
Correct answer
C. Sodium hydroxide acts as a base.
Step-by-step solution
Sodium hydroxide acts as a base by accepting a proton from phenol.