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Unlike phenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol is soluble in sodium carbonate solution in water because
A
Presence of two 
groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol
groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol
B
Presence of two 
groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a weaker acid than phenol
groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a weaker acid than phenol
C
Presence of two 
groups make the hydrogen bonding easier making 
dinitrophenol soluble
groups make the hydrogen bonding easier making dinitrophenol soluble
D
Nitro group reaction with 
while 
group does not
while group does not
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Presence of two electron withdrawing 
groups in the ring makes 2,4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol. Hence it reacts with aqueous 
solution to form sodium salt thus making it soluble in 
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