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JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main 2026

4.7 g of phenol is heated with Zn to give product X. If this reaction goes to 60% completion then the number of moles of compound X formed will be ×10⁻². (Nearest Integer) (Given molar mass in g mol⁻¹: H:1, C:12, O:16)

Answer: 3

Solution

Zinc dust reduces phenol to benzene. Moles phenol=4.7/94=0.05; at 60% completion moles benzene=0.03=3×10⁻².

Question ID VK-015707