engineering chemistry MCQ #190

The reaction of phenol with NaOH produces?

engineering chemistry MCQ #190

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with NaOH produces?

    • A) Sodium phenoxide
    • B) Phenol remains unchanged
    • C) Sodium phenolate
    • D) Water

    Answer: Sodium phenoxide

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide: C6H5OH + NaOH -> C6H5ONa + H2O.