Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · Kolbe reaction of phenol
Consider the following reaction sequence

Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral solution.
Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
- (1)Both compounds x and y will dissolve in NaOH.
- (2)Compound y will dissolve in and evolve a gas.
- (3)Compound x is more acidic than compound y.
- (4)Both compounds x and y will burn with sooty flame.
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