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COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

\(p\)-toluene sulphonic acid on fusion with solid
KOH at 573 K followed by treatment with dilute
HCl gives

  1. A \(p\)-cresol
  2. B toluene
  3. C brenzoic acid
  4. D benzene 1, 4-diol
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(p\)-cresol

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

The complete reaction involved is as follows,