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Which of the following reagents can be used to separate a mixture of phenol and carboxylic acid?

A

`NaOH`

B

`Na_(2)CO_(3)`

C

lime water

D

`NaHCO_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Phenol is less acidic than carbonic acid whereas carboxylic acids are more acidic. Hence, phenols are insoluble in a solution of `NaHCO_(3)` but carboxylic acids dissolve in `NaHCO_(3)` solution.
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