Preparation of Phenols

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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

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Identify the products (X)and (Y) of the following reaction:

cumene  (i)O2H2O/H+(ii)(X)+(Y)

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In the following reaction

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X and Y, respectively are:

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C6H5SO3HH3O+NaOH, 350CA

The product A is

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

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In the reaction Question Imagethe products are

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Which of the following reactions will yield phenol?

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

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Identify the product (Y):

PhOCOCH3AlCl3(X)NaOHI2(Y)

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

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Identify the reaction that would not produce phenol.

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Determine the major product to be formed.

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What are the products formed in the reaction of cumene with O2 followed by treatment with dil. HCl ?

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Which of the following is(are) Z?

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Chlorobenzene +H2O4sio2, 698 KX NaOHYii H+iCO2Z

The number of π bonds present in final product Z is ______.

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Among the following reaction which is correct? 

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Find the correct chemical reaction of ether

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

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

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

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

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