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In the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide, what role does sodium hydroxide play?

Options

  1. ASodium hydroxide acts as a reducing agent.
  2. BSodium hydroxide acts as a catalyst.
  3. CSodium hydroxide acts as a base.
  4. 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.

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