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ChemistryJEE Main 28 Jan 2026, Shift 1·Q4·MCQ·Moderate

Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · Kolbe reaction of phenol

Consider the following reaction sequence

Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeClX3\ce{FeCl3} solution.

Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.

  1. (1)Both compounds x and y will dissolve in NaOH.
  2. (2)Compound y will dissolve in NaHCOX3\ce{NaHCO3} and evolve a gas.
  3. (3)Compound x is more acidic than compound y.
  4. (4)Both compounds x and y will burn with sooty flame.

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