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Which of the following compound would not evolve CO_(2) when treated with NaHCO_(3) solution ?

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SALICYLIC acid
phenol
benzoic acid
4-nitrobenzoic acid

SOLUTION :Phenol does not decompose SODIUM CARBONATE or sodium bicarbonate, i.e., `CO_(2)`is not evolved, because phenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid.


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