Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 95

Question: Which of the following is not true in case of reaction with heated copper at $ 300{}^\circ C $ -

Options:

A) Phenol $ \xrightarrow{{}} $ Benzyl alcohol

B) Primary alcohol $ \xrightarrow{{}} $ Aldehyde

C) Secondary alcohol $ \xrightarrow{{}} $ Ketone

D) Tertiary alcohol $ \xrightarrow{{}} $ Olefin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Phenol does not react with heated Cu at $ 300{}^\circ C. $