Question

write the balanced chemical reactions to get benzene from phenol

Answer 1

$C_6H_5OH + Zn$ → $C_6H_6(Volatile) + ZnO$

Explanation:

Benzene can be obtained from phenol on passing phenol vapor on overheated zinc powder.

Zinc acts as a reducing agent.

Volatile benzene is obtained by the process of fractional distillation.

In this reaction reactants and products are -

Reactants used are -

• Phenol
• Zinc dust

The product formed is -

• Benzene
• Zinc(II)Oxide

∴ The balanced chemical reaction is as follows -

$C_6H_5OH + Zn$ → $C_6H_6(Volatile) + ZnO$

Answer 2

Answer:

,

Explanation:

C

6

H

5

OH+Zn → C_6H_6(Volatile) + ZnOC

6

H

6

(Volatile)+ZnO

Explanation:

Benzene can be obtained from phenol on passing phenol vapor on overheated zinc powder.

Zinc acts as a reducing agent.

Volatile benzene is obtained by the process of fractional distillation.

In this reaction reactants and products are -

Reactants used are -

Phenol

Zinc dust

The product formed is -

Benzene

Zinc(II)Oxide

∴ The balanced chemical reaction is as follows -

C_6H_5OH + ZnC

6

H

5

OH+Zn → C_6H_6(Volatile) + ZnOC

6

H

6

(Volatile)+ZnO