CET Karnataka Engineering CET - Karnataka Engineering Solved Paper-2006

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    Which of the following compound would not evolve \[C{{O}_{2}}\] when treated with \[NaHC{{O}_{3}}\]solution?

    A)  Salicylic acid

    B)  Phenol

    C)  Benzoic acid

    D)  4-nitrobenzoic acid

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Phenol does not decompose sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate i.e., \[C{{O}_{2}}\] is not evolved, because phenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid.


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