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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Resorcinol on distillation with zinc dust gives
Options
A Benzene
Correct Answer
B Cyclohexane
C Toluene
D m-Xylene
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Resorcinol (1,3-dihydroxybenzene) on distillation with zinc dust gives benzene (C6H6). The hydroxyl groups are reduced and removed.

Hint

What hydrocarbon is formed from resorcinol with zinc dust?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1740 of 1999
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