Question

What is the composition of phenol?

Answer 1

Phenol:

• It is an organic compound with a molecular formula ${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}$.
• It consists of a phenyl$\left(-{\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_5\right)$ group that is bonded to a hydroxyl$\left(-\mathrm{OH}\right)$ group.
• The structure of phenol is given below:

Composition of phenol:

• In the pure state, phenol is colorless as well as poorly soluble, forming a $6.7\%$ solution in water.
• Liquified Phenol is a solution of phenol containing $~10\%$ water.