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प्रश्न
Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol.
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उत्तर
- Reaction with sodium: Phenol reacts with active metals such as sodium to liberate hydrogen.
- Reaction with NaOH: Phenol dissolves in NaOH to form sodium phenoxide and water.
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