JEE PYQ: Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question 3
Question 3 - 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1)
Chlorobenzene + NaOH $\rightarrow$ Sodium phenoxide
The above reaction requires which of the following reaction conditions?
(1) 573 K, Cu, 300 atm
(2) 623 K, Cu, 300 atm
(3) 573 K, 300 atm
(4) 623 K, 300 atm
Show Answer
Answer: (4)
Solution
This is the Dow process. Chlorobenzene + NaOH $\rightarrow$ Sodium phenoxide. Temperature = 623 K, Pressure = 300 atm.