MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which among the following is not the method of preparation of phenol?

(A)Aniline Phenol
(B)Cumene Phenol
(C)Chlorobenzene Phenol
(D)Benzene + conc. PhenolCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

(A) Aniline gives benzenediazonium chloride at 273 K, which on warming with water gives phenol: valid. (B) Cumene process: cumene is oxidised with air to cumene hydroperoxide which, with dilute acid, gives phenol and acetone: valid. (C) Dow process: chlorobenzene with NaOH at 623 K and 150

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