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Which of the following statements about phenol is correct?

A

It is neutral to litmus

B

It is a stronger acid than carbonic acid

C

It is a stronger base than ammonia

D

It is a weaker acid than carbonic acid\

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D
Thus,phenol are conveniently liberated from salts by the action of carbonic acid:
`underset(acid)underset(Strong)(H_(2)CO_(3))+Arbar(O)Noverset(+)(a)rarrunderset(acid)underset(Weaker)(ArOH)+N overset(+)(a)Hcoverset(a)HCO_(3)^(-)`
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