Dow's process is used for the preparation of which of the following?

Esters

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Ethers

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Phenols

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Alcohols

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Solution

The correct option is D Phenols
Dow's process is used for the preparation of phenols.
$C_{6} H_{5} - C l chlorobenzene Δ - ------------- \to NaOH, pressure C_{6} H_{5} - O H phenol + N a C l$
Chlorobenzene is heated with sodium hydroxide under pressure to obtain phenol.

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