What is the product when phenol (C6H5OH)

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What is the product when phenol (C₆H₅OH) is heated with Zinc-dust?

Options:

Benzene +ZnO

Benzene

ZnO

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Benzene +ZnO

Explanation:

Phenol is converted to benzene on heating with zinc dust.

C₆H₅OH + Zn ---->C₆H6 + ZnO