MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #38

A small piece of sodium metal is dropped into a beaker of liquid phenol. What is the name of the salt formed?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #38

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A small piece of sodium metal is dropped into a beaker of liquid phenol. What is the name of the salt formed?

    • A) Sodium benzene
    • B) Sodium phenoxide
    • C) Sodium hydroxide
    • D) Sodium carbonate

    Answer: Sodium phenoxide

    Explanation: Phenol reacts with sodium metal to form sodium phenoxide and hydrogen gas, confirming its acidic nature.