AIIMS2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2008 Chemistry Dyes and Pigments MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

When phenol reacts with phthalic anhydride in presence of H₂SO₄ and heated and hot reaction mixture is poured in NaOH solution, then product formed is

A

alizarin

B

methyl orange

C

fluorescein

D

phenolphthalein

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Phenol couples with phthalic anhydride in presence of conc. H2SO4 to form phenolphthalein which is used as an indicator.

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