MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #31

Runge isolated a compound from coal tar in 1834 that is now commonly known as phenol. What was its original name?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #31

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Runge isolated a compound from coal tar in 1834 that is now commonly known as phenol. What was its original name?

    • A) Acetic acid
    • B) Formic acid
    • C) Carbolic acid
    • D) Oxalic acid

    Answer: Carbolic acid

    Explanation: Phenol was historically called carbolic acid because it was first isolated from coal tar and exhibited acidic properties.