COMEDK2018ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which of the following compound would not evolve CO ₂ when treated with NaHCO ₃ solution?
Options
- ASalicylic acid
- BPhenol
- CBenzoic acid
- D4-nitro benzoic acid
Correct answer
B. Phenol
Step-by-step solution
Phenol does not decompose sodium bicarbonate ( NaHCO ₃ ) as it is a weaker acid than carbonic acid. CO ₂ gas is not evolved by phenol.