Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 149

Question: Carbolic acid is

[MP PET/PMT 1998; RPET 1999; KCET (Engg./Med.) 1999; BHU 2000; MP PET 2003]

Options:

A) Phenol

B) Phenyl benzoate

C) Phenyl acetate

D) Salol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

5% aqueous solution of phenol at room temperature is called as carbolic acid.