Question

Which of the following is formed when phenol is exposed
to air?
A
0-Benzoquinone
B
p-Benzoquinone
C
Phenoquinone
D
o-and p-Benzoquinone​

Answer 1

Answer:

How would you obtain the following? It is an oxidation reaction. The ready oxidation of phenol is explained by the fact that the presence of OH group on the benzene ring increases electron density to the ring due to resonance which makes it for the oxidation reaction.

Answer 2

Answer:

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when phenol is exposed in air it slowly oxidises and turns pink in colour.at first quinone is form but first stable product is Phenoquinone.

so,

(C) is right option

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