The compound that does NOT liberate $$C{O_2}$$ , on treatment with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, is
A.
Benzoic acid
B.
Benzenesulphonic acid
C.
Salicylic acid
D.
Carbolic acid (Phenol)
Answer :
Carbolic acid (Phenol)
Solution :
Carbolic acid (Phenol) is weaker acid than carbonic acid and hence does not liberate $$C{O_2}$$ on treatment with aq. $$NaHC{O_3}$$ solution.
Releted MCQ Question on Organic Chemistry >> Carboxylic Acid
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When acetaldehyde is heated with Fehling’s solution it gives a precipitate of