Q. When a mixture of one mole of benzoic acid and one mole of phenol in water is treated with one mole of $NaHCO_{3}$, the product formed will consist of
A) $\phi COOH + \phi ONa$
B) $\phi COONa + \phi ONa$
C) $\phi COONa + \phi OH$
D) $\phi COO\phi + \phi COOCO\phi$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $\phi COONa + \phi OH$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.