Assertion : Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by `NaHCO_(3)`.
Reason : Benzoic acid is a stronger acid than phenol.

Phenol and benzoic acid can be distingusihed by :

Assertion : Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by Na_(2)CO_(3). Reason : Benzoic acid is stronger acid than phenol, hence reacts with Na_(2)CO_(3) .

Assertion : Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by Na_(2)CO_(3). Reason : Benzoic acid is stronger acid than phenol, hence reacts with Na_(2)CO_(3) .

Why acetic-acid is a stronger acid than phenol ?

(A) Benzoic acid and phenol can be distinguished by NaOH. (R) Benzoic acid is stronger than phenol.

(A) Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished with NaHCO_3 solution (R) Benzoic acid is more basic than phenol