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Phenol dissolves in NaOH to form sodium phenate but on passing `CO_2` gas into the solution of sodium phenate , phenol is precipitated . This shows that ________.

A

phenol is weakly acid but stronger than carbonic acid

B

phenol is basic

C

phenol is amphoteric

D

phenol is weakly acidic, weaker than even carbonic acid

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D
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