Answer : Option AExplaination / Solution:
Phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to give a colourless solution containing sodium phenoxide. In this reaction, the hydrogen ion has been removed by the strongly basic hydroxide ion in the sodium hydroxide solution.
Answer : Option AExplaination / Solution:
Higher oxidation state oxides are acidic while lower oxidation state oxides are basic. Intermediate oxidation state oxides are amphroteric.