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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What is the product when phenol is distilled with zinc dust?

Options:

Toluene

Aniline

Benzyl alcohol

Benzene

Correct Answer:

Benzene

Explanation:

When phenol is distilled with zinc dust it gets reduced to form benzene.