NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the product formed when phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
Options
- APhenol oxide
- BSodium phenoxide
- CSodium chloride
- DSodium oxide
Correct answer
B. Sodium phenoxide
Step-by-step solution
Phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium phenoxide.