engineering chemistry MCQ #2

The reaction of phenol with NaOH gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #2

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of phenol with NaOH gives

    • A) Sodium phenoxide
    • B) Sodium phenolate
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Both A and B

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide (or sodium phenolate), which is the salt of phenol.