engineering chemistry MCQ #102

The reaction of phenol with NaOH is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #102

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with NaOH is an example of

    • A) electrophilic aromatic substitution
    • B) nucleophilic aromatic substitution
    • C) acid-base reaction
    • D) free radical reaction

    Answer: acid-base reaction

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide, an acid-base reaction where phenol acts as an acid.