Answer:
The presence of two electron
withdrawing \[-N{{O}_{2}}\]groups in the ring at the ortho and para positions
makes 2,4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol. It therefore, reacts with
aqueous sodium cartonate to form corresponding sodium salt which is soluble.
But phenol being a weaker acid does not react with aqueous sodium carbonate.
For more details, consult section 12.16.
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