Among acetic acid, phenol and n-hexanol, which of the following compounds will react with NaHCO₃ solution to give sodium salt and carbon dioxide ?
(a) acetic acid
(b) n-Hexanol
(c) acetic acid and phenol
(d) phenol.
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Choice (C) acetic acid and phenol
Explanation:
This is because both two are acidic in nature and will react with basic sodium hydrogen carbonate and will react with phenol and acetic acid to produce carbon(IV) oxide.
In essence, what you need to know concerning this question is the acid-base nature of the reagents given as per the stipulated question.
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