Phenols can be easily distinguished from alcohols because
(a) phenols are soluble in NaOH, but alcohols are not
(b) alcohols are soluble in NaOH, but phenols are not
(c) phenols are soluble in NaHCO3, but alcohols are not
(d) alcohols are soluble in NaHCO3, but phenols are not

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phenols are soluble in NaOH, but alcohols are not

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