When phenol is distilled with $Z n$ dust, the main product is :

Biphenyl

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Benzene

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Benzaldehyde

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Phenolphthalein

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Solution

The correct option is B Benzene
When phenol is distilled with Zn dust then, benzene is formed as a product.
The reaction can be given as follow:
$C_{6} H_{5} O H + Z n \to C_{6} H_{6} + Z n O$

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