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ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main

Which reagent is useful in separating benzoic acid from phenol?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Benzoic acid (pKₐ ≈ 4.2) is acidic enough to react with the weak base NaHCO₃, releasing CO₂ and forming water-soluble sodium benzoate,

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