Question

Which of the following compounds will react with sodium hydroxide solution in water?

• A. $C_{6}H_{5}OH$
• B. $C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}OH$
• C. $(CH_{3})_{3}COH$
• D. $C_{2}H_{5}OH$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$C_{6}H_{5}OH$

Answer 2

Phenol $(C_{6}H_{5}OH)$ will react with sodium hydroxide solution in water, as phenols are more acidic than alcohols.