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C6H6 + hot conc. H2SO4 X
X+Y phenol
Identify X and Y.

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Benzene sulphonic acid, Sulphuric acid
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Benzene sulphonic acid, Sodium hydroxide
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Benzene sulphonic acid, Hydrochloric acid
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Benzene sulphonic acid, Water
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Solution

The correct option is A Benzene sulphonic acid, Sodium hydroxide
Benzene reacts with hot concentrated sulphuric acid form benzene-sulphonic acid. The benzene-sulphonic acid that results is treated with molten sodium hydroxide and subsequently acidified to form phenol.

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