The compound that does not give effervescence on reaction with NaHCO3 is:
A
PhCH2OH
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
CH3COOH
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is APhCH2OH Compounds that have a pKa<6.35 give CO2(g) on reaction with NaHCO3. PhCH2OH is a very weak acid (pKa=15.40) so it does not do so.