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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.

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