Question
Chemistry Question on Phenols
Which one of the following compounds will not be soluble in sodium bicarbonate?
A
2, 4, 6 - Trinitrophenol
B
Benzoic acid
C
O - Nitrophenol
D
Benzene sulphonic acid
Answer
O - Nitrophenol
Explanation
Solution
Due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding, O - Nitrophenol will not be soluble in sodium bicarbonate.
So, the correct option is (C): O - Nitrophenol.