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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

Oxidation of which of the following by air in the presence of vanadium pentoxide gives phenol?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Direct air oxidation of benzene vapour over a catalyst gives phenol; toluene and benzaldehyde are oxidised

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