Phenol is

A

A weaker base than `NH_3`

B

Stronger than carbonic acid

C

Weaker than carbonic acid

D

A neutral compound

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The correct Answer is:
C
Phenol is weaker acid than carbonic acid
`overset (C_6H_5OH) (K_a=10^-8-10^-10)," "overset (H_2CO_3) (K_a=10^-7), " " overset (CH_3COOH)(K_a=10^-5)`
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