Phenol and benzoic acid can be distinguished by-
A. Aqueous `NaHCO_(3)`
B. Aqueous `NaNO_(3)`
C. Aqueous NaOH
D. Conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

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Correct Answer - A
Due to more acidic nature of benzoic acid, benzoic acid show efferevecense due to release of `CO_(2)(uarr)` from `NaHCO_(3)`

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