Which of the following is the correct method to prepare phenol? (2022)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is the correct method to prepare phenol? (2022)
  1. Hydrolysis of chlorobenzene
  2. Oxidation of benzyl alcohol
  3. Reduction of benzoic acid
  4. Dehydration of phenyl ethanol

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct method to prepare phenol? (2022)
  • Step 1: Start with chlorobenzene, which is a compound made of a benzene ring with a chlorine atom attached.
  • Step 2: Prepare a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is a strong base.
  • Step 3: Heat the chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide solution together. This process is called hydrolysis.
  • Step 4: During hydrolysis, the chlorine atom in chlorobenzene is replaced by a hydroxyl group (OH), resulting in the formation of phenol.
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