How does o-cresol react with Zn dust?
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It is a very interesting reaction. With the help of this reaction we can make benzene in one step. So, are you ready? Let's start.
In this reaction the oxygen atom of phenol bonded with the zinc atom to form zinc oxide(ZnO). The hydrogen atom bonded with the aromatic ring and form benzene.
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