NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols MCQ Question
Which of the following reactions confirms the acidic nature of phenol?
Reaction of phenol with sodium to form sodium phenoxide.
Reaction of phenol with acetic acid to form aspirin.
Reaction of phenol with pyridine to form pyridinium phenoxide.
Reaction of phenol with water to form phenoxide ion and hydronium ion.
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The reaction of phenol with sodium to form sodium phenoxide and hydrogen gas confirms its acidic nature, as phenol donates a proton to sodium.
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