MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

Consider the following reaction: . The product Z is

Answer: (C)

Solution

Zinc dust reduces phenol to benzene (X); Friedel–Crafts methylation gives toluene (Y); alkaline oxidises the side chain

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