MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #10

Phenol is often called carbolic acid. Which of the following reagents will react with phenol to demonstrate its acidic nature in a laboratory?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #10

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol is often called carbolic acid. Which of the following reagents will react with phenol to demonstrate its acidic nature in a laboratory?

    • A) Sodium hydroxide
    • B) Sodium bicarbonate
    • C) Sodium carbonate
    • D) Sodium chloride

    Answer: Sodium hydroxide

    Explanation: Phenol is acidic enough to react with NaOH forming sodium phenoxide, but too weak to release CO2 from Na2CO3 or NaHCO3.