Select the incorrect statement.

Options

A. NaOH is strong enough to remove the proton from phenols and carboxylic acids
B. `NaHCO_(3)` is only strong enough to remove the proton of carboxylic acids
C. Mixture of phenol and succinic acid can be separated using `NaHCO_(3)`
D. Mixture of phenol and succinic acid can be separated using NaOH

Answer

D

Explanation

Phenol and succinic acid both are soluble in NaOH and thus cannot be separated using NaOH.