Chemistry, asked by reddylohitkalyan, 1 year ago

functional group present in cresol​

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Answered by dreamrob
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• The methyl group is the functional group present in Cresol.

• Cresol formula is C7H8O.

• Cresols are organic compounds. Cresols can be used in phenol-formaldehyde resins.

• It has antibacterial and insecticidal properties.

• Cresol is disinfectant also some times categorized as phenols.

• Cresols are in three forms first one ortho -cresol, second one meta-cresol, third one parasol.

Answered by Shaizakincsem
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Cresol.

Explanation:

  • Cresol belongs to an aromatic organic compound which is also called phenols.
  • They are organic methyl phenol.
  • The functional group present in cresol is alcohol phenol ether.
  • It is also used as antibacterial and insecticides.
  • It can cause irritation to the skin as it is toxic.
  • Cresol is also present in a soap solution as it is disinfectant.
  • Cresol are weaker acid than phenol.

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