Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between phenol and benzoic acid?

  • A
    Aqueous $NaHCO_3$
  • B
    Aqueous $NaNO_3$
  • C
    Aqueous $NaOH$
  • D
    Concentrated $H_2SO_4$

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