Which of the following will not be soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate
Options
(a) 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol
(b) Benzoic acid
(c) o-Nitrophenol
(d) Benzenesulphonic acid
Correct Answer:
o-Nitrophenol
Explanation:
o-nitrophenol will not be soluble in NaHCO₃. Due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding hydrogen on OH is strongly bond. So it can not be have as an acid and can not react with sodium bicarbonate.