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Preparation of Benzene and Homologues

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In the below reaction, the product X is:
$Phenol +Zn dust Δ ⟶ X$

A

Benzene

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B

Toluene

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C

Phenoxide

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D

Benzoquinone

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Solution

The correct option is A Benzene
Phenol is reduced to benzene by passing its vapours over heated Zn dust.
$C_{6} H_{5} O H + Zn dust Δ ⟶ C_{6} H_{6}$

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