Question

$\longrightarrow$

Answer 1

Sodium phenoxide

Answer 2

The image shows phenol. The red symbol above the oxygen atom is ambiguous. However, considering the context of JEE/NEET exams and common questions about phenol, it is most likely related to its acidic nature or a reaction involving the hydroxyl group. Phenol is weakly acidic and reacts with strong bases like sodium hydroxide to form sodium phenoxide. The reaction is:

$\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{OH} + \text{NaOH} \longrightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{O}^-\text{Na}^+ + \text{H}_2\text{O}$

If the question were asking about the reaction of phenol with a base, the product would be sodium phenoxide. If it were asking about the acidity of phenol, the answer would be that phenol is acidic.