Benzene is oxidized by H_2O_2 in presence of FeSO_4 to :

JEE Main Chemistry question

Benzene is oxidized by HO in presence of FeSO to :

(A)PhenolCorrect
(B)Cyclohexane
(C)Benzaldehyde
(D)Benzoic acid

Answer: (A)

Solution

FeSO and HO together constitute Fenton's reagent, which generates hydroxyl radicals (OH) that hydroxylate benzene to give phenol. Cyclohexane (a reduction product, B),

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