Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 32
####33. Which of the following will not be soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate?
[2014]
(a) 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
(b) Benzoic acid
(c) $o$-Nitrophenol
(d) Benzenesulphonic acid
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Solution:
- (c) o-nitrophenol will not be soluble in $NaHCO_3$. Due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding, hydrogen on $OH$ is strongly bound. So, it cannot be have as an acid and can not react with sodium bicarbonate.
