Dow's process is used for the preparation of which of the following?
A
Alkane
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B
Alkylhalide
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C
Phenol
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D
Alcohol
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Solution
The correct option is C Phenol Dow's process is used for the preparation of phenol. In this reaction, chlorobenzene is heated with sodium hydroxide under pressure to obtain phenol as shown in the reaction below.