$Z n$ dust is used for preparation of Benzene from Phenol. Here, $Z n$ acts as:

oxidising agent

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reducing agent

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catalyst

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Solution

The correct option is C reducing agent
In the above reaction to prepare benzene from phenol, $Z n$ is oxidised to $Z n O$ which means that zinc acts as reducing agent here.

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