Write the reaction for the synthesis of benzyl methyl ether.
Name the ether used as inhalation an aesthetic. What are the disadvantages of using it?
How would you differentiate between phenol and carboxylic acid by a simple chemcial test?
Of the two hydroxy organic compounds ROH and R'OH, the first one is basic and the other is acidic in behaviour. How is R different from R'?
Phenol is acidic but does not decompose NaHCO3 solution while carbonic acids like CH3COOH decompose NaHCO3 solution. Why?