Unlike phenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol is soluble in sodium carbonate solution in water because

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Unlike phenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol is soluble in sodium carbonate solution in water because
  1. presence of two—NO2 groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol
  2. presence of two —NO2 groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a weaker acid than phenol
  3. presence of two —NO2 groups make the hydrogen bonding easier, making 2, 4-dinitrophenol soluble
  4. nitro group reacts with Na2CO3 while —OH group does not.

Answer

(A) presence of two—NO 2 groups in the ring makes 2, 4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol

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