What is the result of reacting phenol with sodium hydroxide?

A. Phenol is unchanged
B. Sodium phenoxide is formed
C. Benzene is formed
D. No reaction

Answer: Sodium phenoxide is formed

Additional Information: When phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide, sodium phenoxide is formed due to the acid-base reaction.

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