Analytical Chemistry Question 180

Question: A is a lighter phenol and B is an aromatic carboxylic acid. Separation of mixture of A and B can be carried out easily by using a solution of

Options:

A) sodium hydroxide

B) sodium sulphate

C) calcium chloride

D) sodium bicarbonate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Carboxylic acids dissolve in sodium bicarbonate, while phenol does not.