Which one of the following properties is exhibited by phenol ?

Options

A. It is soluble in aq. NaOH and evolves `CO_2` with aq.`NaHCO_3`
B. It is soluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve `CO_2` with aq. `NaHCO_3`
C. It is not soluble in aq. NaOH but evolves `CO_2` with aq. `NaHCO_3`
D. It is insoluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve `CO_2` with aq. `NaHCO_3`

Answer

B

Explanation

Phenol is soluble in NaOH forming sodium phenoxide.
`C_6H_5OH+NaOHtoC_6H_5ONa+H_2O`
But phenol does not evolve `CO_2 with aq. `NaHCO_3` .