Phenol
Phenol: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Phenols, Uses of Phenol and, Properties of Phenols
Important Questions on Phenol



Phenol is used in the preparation of _____.

Phenol is used as a surgical _____ since it kills microorganisms.

Phenol is used in (low concentrations) in:

Phenol _____ when exposed to human skin.

Phenol is a colourless liquid, but changes into the red in the presence of _____.

What happens to phenol when it undergoes oxidation?

What is the primary reason for phenol’s use as an antiseptic in household products?

How does phenol affect the pH of a solution?

What is the molecular formula of phenol?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of phenol’s chemical structure?

What happens when phenol reacts with bromine?

What is phenol commonly used for in the medical field?

Which of the following is true about phenol's solubility in water?

What is a common industrial use of phenol?

What is the effect of prolonged exposure to phenol on the human body?

What is phenol commonly derived from in its natural state?

What is the main reason phenol is used in products like hand sanitizers?
