Preparation of Phenols
Preparation of Phenols: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Methods of Preparation of Phenols, Preparation of Phenol by Fusion of Chlorobenzene with NaOH, Preparation of Phenol from Cumene & Preparation of Phenol by Oxidation of Benzene with Vanadium Pentaoxide etc.
Important Questions on Preparation of Phenols
Identify the products and of the following reaction:
cumene

In the following reaction
and respectively are:


What by-product is formed in the process of making phenol from cumene?

In the reaction the products are

Which of the following reactions will yield phenol?

What is the product formed when Iso-propy lbenzene is air oxidised in the presence of dilute acid?

Identify the product

What are the expected products (B) and (C)?

Identify the reaction that would not produce phenol.

Determine the major product to be formed.

What are the products formed in the reaction of cumene with followed by treatment with dil. ?

Which of the following is(are) ?

Chlorobenzene
The number of bonds present in final product is

Among the following reaction which is correct?

Find the correct chemical reaction of ether

Which of the given compounds has difficulty in forming phenol or phenoxide easily?

Which of the following product(s) is/are possible in the reaction?

Conversion of chlorobenzene into phenol by Dow’s process is an example of?

Identify in the following reaction, provided it is the major product.
