Question

What d u mean by phenol

Answer 1

phenol is mildly acidic toxic white crystalline solid obtained from coal tar and used in chemical manufacture and in dilute form as disinfectant .

any compound with hydroxyl group linked directly to benzene ring is also called phenol

Answer 2

usually thermosetting resin or plastic made by condensation of phenol with an aldehyde and used especially for moulding and insulating and in coatings and adhesives