STANDARDChemistry-Phenols
STANDARD Chemistry Preparation of Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following reactions will not yield phenol?
A
Option 1: Fusion with NaOH at 300 atm
B
Option 2: NaNO₂/HCl followed by H₂O (warming)
C
Option 3: Oleum followed by NaOH (heating)
D
Option 4: NaOH(aq.), 298/1 atm followed by HCl
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The reaction in Option 4 does not yield phenol because the conditions do not favor the formation of phenol from the given starting material.
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