Question
Why is 4-chlorophenol soluble in 2.5M NaOH solution, but not in water?
A. Phenol is a weak acid so it can be deprotonated under basic conditions.
B. Aqueous acid destroys 4-chlorophenol.
C. 4-chlorophenol is only soluble in water at low temperature.
D. A and C
E. None of the above.
A. Phenol is a weak acid so it can be deprotonated under basic conditions.
B. Aqueous acid destroys 4-chlorophenol.
C. 4-chlorophenol is only soluble in water at low temperature.
D. A and C
E. None of the above.