Question
Which of the following will not be soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate ?
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2,4,6 trinitrophenol
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Benzoic acid
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o-nitrophenol
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Benzenesulphonic acid
Solution
C.
o-nitrophenol

While 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, benzoic acid and benzene sulphonic acid are soluble in NaHCO3.This reaction is possible in the forward direction if acid is more acidic than H2CO3.o-nitrophenol is less acidic than H2CO3.Hence, it is not soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate.