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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Name the catalyst used in the commercial preparation of phenol.

  1. A Silica
  2. B Calcium phosphate
  3. C Anhydrous aluminium chloride
  4. D Cobalt naphthenate
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(D) Cobalt naphthenate

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Cobalt naphthenate is used as a catalyst in the commercial production of phenol.