The distillation of phenol with zinc dust gives:

C_{6} H_{6}

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C_{6} H_{5} - C_{6} H_{5}

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C_{6} H_{12}

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C_{6} H_{5} - O - C_{6} H_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{6} H_{6}$
When phenol reacts with Zn dust, benzene is formed. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

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