JEE Main2014ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following compounds will not be soluble in sodium bicarbonate?
Options
- A2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol
- BBenzene sulphonic acid
- Co - Nitrophenol
- DBenzoic acid
Correct answer
C. o - Nitrophenol
Step-by-step solution
o-Nitrophenol is insoluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate because it is less acidic than carbonic acid.While, others being more acidic than H 2 CO 3 dissolve in sodium bi carbonate. Hence, the given reaction will not be spontaneous.