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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Phenol on distillation with Zinc dust gives
Options
A Phenylzinc
B Benzene
Correct Answer
C Cyclohexanone
D Benzoic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenol (C6H5OH) on distillation with zinc dust undergoes reduction to give benzene (C6H6). The OH group is replaced by H.

Hint

What is the product when phenol is distilled with zinc dust?

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