Question

The compound(s) given below that are soluble in $NaHC{O}_3$ is/are:

• A. (a), (b) and (e)
• B. (c) and (d)
• C. (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
• D. (b), (c) and (d)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (c) and (d)

Benzoic acid and benzene sulphonic acid are acidic enough to react with $NaHC{O}_3$ as they are stronger acids than $H_{2}C{O}_3$.

Cyclohexanol, phenol and propyne are not acidic enough to react with $NaHC{O}_3$.