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The reaction,

C6H5Na + CO2 + H2 C6H5OH + NaHCO3 suggests that

(a) phenol is a stronger acid than carbonic acid

(b) carbonic acid is a stronger acid than phenol

(c) water is a stronger acid than phenol

(d) none of these.

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The correct option is: (b) carbonic acid is a stronger acid than phenol

Explanation:

Since a stronger acid displaces a weaker acid from its salts, therefore, carbonic acid (CO2 + H2 H2CO3) is a stronger acid than phenol.

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