Question

convert phenol to sodium phenoxide​

Answer 1

In order to get a reasonably quick reaction with benzoyl chloride, the phenol is first converted into sodium phenoxide by dissolving it in sodium hydroxide solution.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of conversion of sodium phenoxide to phenol during the preparation phenol from benzene sulphonic acid is called as neutralization reaction. Because the sodium salt is reacted with acid (neutralization) to obtain phenol.

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