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CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 3 · Q15
Assertion (A): Phenol on reaction with aqueous NaOH gives sodium phenoxide. Reason (R): This reaction supports the acidic nature of phenol.
Assertion (A) : Phenol on reaction with aqueous NaOH gives sodium phenoxide. Reason $\displaystyle (R)$ : This reaction supports the acidic nature of phenol.
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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