MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Phenol on heating with zinc dust forms

Answer: (C)

Solution

Zinc dust reduces the C-O bond of phenol: , giving benzene, option (C). (A) Benzoquinone is formed by oxidation of phenol (e.g. with chromic

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