Question

The compounds that are soluble in aqueous NaOH are.

• A. ii), (ii) and (iv)
• B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i), (ii) and (iii)

The compounds that are soluble in aqueous NaOH are (i), (ii) and (iii).
Phenolic $-OH$ group or carboxylic group ($-COOH$ group) reacts with NaOH to form water soluble sodium salt.
Alcoholic $-OH$ group do not react with NaOH.