Which of the following compound would not evolve CO_2 when treated with NaHCO_3 solution? **[Jamia Millia Islamia 2008]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following compound would not evolve when treated with solution? **[Jamia Millia Islamia 2008]**

Answer: (B)

Phenol (pKa ≈ 10) is a weaker acid than carbonic acid, so it cannot protonate bicarbonate and does not evolve with . Salicylic acid, benzoic

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