NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the product when a phenol reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
Options
- ASodium phenoxide and water
- BPhenol oxide and sodium chloride
- CSodium oxide and hydrogen gas
- DSodium chloride and water
Correct answer
A. Sodium phenoxide and water
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form sodium phenoxide and water.