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Compound ‘X’ (C\(_6\)H\(_6\)O) reacts with aqueous NaOH to give compound ‘Y’. ‘Y’ reacts with CO\(_2\) followed by acidification to give compound ‘Z’. The compounds X, Y and Z are respectively

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The reaction of phenol with NaOH forms sodium phenoxide, which can react with CO\(_2\) to give salicylic acid upon acidification.
Updated On: Mar 6, 2025
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Solution and Explanation

In this reaction sequence, phenol (C\(_6\)H\(_6\)O) reacts with NaOH to form sodium phenoxide (Y). The sodium phenoxide then reacts with CO\(_2\) and undergoes acidification to form salicylic acid (Z). 
Thus, the correct answer is (E).

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