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Which of the following reagents can be used to separate a mixture of phenol and carboxylic acid?A. `NaOH`B. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`C. lime waterD. `NaHCO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Phenol is less acidic than carbonic acid whereas carboxylic acids are more acidic. Hence, phenols are insoluble in a solution of `NaHCO_(3)` but carbonxylic acids dissolve in `NaHCO_(3)` solution.


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