JEE Main · 2026 · 24 Jan 2026 · Shift 1 · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Consider the following two reactions A and B .
(A) (see structure)
(B) (see structure)

Numerical value of [molar mass of

x +

molar mass of y ] is ______。

Answer: (C)

Solution

Sodium reacts with the acidic

- OH

of phenol to give sodium phenoxide and hydrogen, so the gas

x

H_{2}

with molar mass

2 g mo l^{- 1}

. Benzoic acid, being a carboxylic acid, reacts with

NaHC O_{3}

to give sodium benzoate, water and carbon dioxide, so the gas

y

C O_{2}

with molar mass

44 g mo l^{- 1}

. The sum of the two molar masses is

2 + 44 = 46 g mo l^{- 1}

JEE Main · 2026 · 24 Jan 2026 · Shift 1 · Single correct option