The process of conversion of sodium phenoxide to phenol during the preparation phenol from benzene sulphonic acid is called as _____ reaction

neutralization

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acidification

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dehydration

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none

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Solution

The correct option is B neutralization
The process of conversion of sodium phenoxide to phenol during the preparation phenol from benzene sulphonic acid is called as neutralization reaction. Because the sodium salt is reacted with acid (neutralization) to obtain phenol.
Hence option A is correct.

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