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(B) Phenol is a very weak acid $(K_a \approx 10^{-10})$ and it does not react with sodium carbonate $(Na_2CO_3)$ to form salt and evolve $CO_2$ gas. T

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Phenol is neutralised by sodium carbonate.

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(B) Phenol is a very weak acid $(K_a \approx 10^{-10})$ and it does not react with sodium carbonate $(Na_2CO_3)$ to form salt and evolve $CO_2$ gas. Therefore,the statement that phenol is neutralised by sodium carbonate is incorrect. $o$-Nitrophenol exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding,whereas $p$-nitrophenol exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding,making the boiling point of $o$-nitrophenol lower than that of $p$-nitrophenol. Phenol is used in the synthesis of drugs like aspirin (an analgesic). Phenol is more soluble in water than chlorobenzene due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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