Most Important Selected Qs for JEE AdvancedChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Phenol does not react with NaHCO ₃ because
Options
- Aphenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid
- Bphenol is a stronger acid than carbonic acid
- Cphenol is as strong as carbonic acid
- Dphenol is insoluble in water.
Correct answer
A. phenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid
Step-by-step solution
Carbonic acid is stronger than phenol Hence (A)