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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which of the following reagents is used to convert phenol to benzene?

  1. A Zn (dust)
  2. B Na
  3. C KMnO \(_{4}\) (acidified)
  4. D LiAlH \(_{4}\)
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(A) Zn (dust)

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When phenol is heated with zinc dust, benzene is obtained.
\(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{Zn} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}+\mathrm{ZnO}\)