Practice mode Carboxylic Acids

Which reagent liberates CO₂ with ethanoic acid but not with phenol?

Correct answer C. Sodium hydrogencarbonate solution

Explanation

Carboxylic acids are stronger acids than carbonic acid and release CO₂ from NaHCO₃. Phenol is too weak an acid to do so.

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