Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 31
31. Consider the following reaction:
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Phenol $\xrightarrow{Zn \text{ dust }} X \xrightarrow[\text{ Anhydrous } AlCl_3]{CH_3 Cl} Y\xrightarrow{\text{ Alkaline } KMnO_4} Z\hspace{5mm}$ The product $Z$ is:
(a) benzaldehyde
(b) benzoic acid
(c) benzene
(d) toluene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 31.(b)
Solution:
