Compound A on sulphonation with oleum forms benzene sulphonic acid, which on heating with NaOH and acidification yields phenol. What is Compound A?

Chlorobenzene

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Aniline

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Cumene

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Benzene

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The correct option is D
Benzene

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Compound A on sulphonation with oleum forms benzene sulphonic acid, which on heating with NaOH and acidification yields phenol. What is Compound A?

The correct option is D Benzene

The correct option is D
Benzene