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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Identify the product of the following reaction.

  1. A Benzene
  2. B Toluene
  3. C Aniline
  4. D Phenol
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Correct Answer

(D) Phenol

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Chlorobenzene is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide at a temperature of 623 K and pressure of 300 bar (high temperature and pressure) to convert it into sodium phenoxide. Phenoxide ions can be further converted into phenol in the presence of acidic medium and this…