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Assertion : Phenol and benzoic acid can ...

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)`.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Correct explanation. Benzoic acid `(C_(6)H_(5)COOH)` has a carboxyl group while phenol `(C_(6)H_(5)OH)` does not have any such group.
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