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When phenol is distilled with Zn-dust, it gives:

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benzaldehyde

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benzoic acid

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toluene

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benzene

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Solution

The correct option is B benzene
When phenol is distilled with Zn-dust, it gives benzene. it is an example of reduction. Phenol loses one O atom.

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