Benzene is converted to benzene sulphonate using sulphuric acid and eventually through ________ the benzene sulphonate is gradually transformed to phenol.

neutralization

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fusion

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acidification

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All of the above

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The correct option is D All of the above
Benzene is converted to benzene sulphonate using sulphuric acid and eventually through neutralization, fusion and acidification, the benzene sulfonate is gradually transformed to phenol. (Refer image)

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