Question

How are phenols prepared?

Answer 1

Answer:

this method, benzene sulfonic acid is reacted with aqueous sodium hydroxide. The resulting salt is mixed with solid sodium hydroxide and reacted at a high temperature. The product of this reaction is sodium phenoxide, which is acidified with aqueous acid to make phenol.

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Answer 2

Answer:

In this method, benzene sulfonic acid is reacted with aqueous sodium hydroxide. The resulting salt is mixed with solid sodium hydroxide and reacted at a high temperature. The product of this reaction is sodium phenoxide, which is acidified with aqueous acid to make phenol.