Question

Phenol and benzoic acid are distinguished by:

• A. $NaOH$
• B. $NaHCO_{3}$
• C. $Na_{2}CO_{3}$
• D. $H_{2}SO_{4}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$NaHCO_{3}$

Answer 2

Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by $NaHCO_{3}$ because only stronger acid reacts with sodium bi carbonate.