Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2014

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    If an amine is added to a solution containing a carboxylic acid and phenol, which of the following will occur?

    A) Both acid and phenol will be converted to their corresponding conjugate base

    B) Phenol will react more quickly than carboxylic acid

    C) The carboxylic acid will react more quickly than phenol

    D) Both will react at roughly equal rate

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Amine will react with stronger acid (carboxylic acid first).


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