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    Question

    Phenol reacts with zinc dust

    gives:
    A Benzene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Toluene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Zinc phenoxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Acetylene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When phenol is distilled with Zn-dust, it gives benzene. it is an example of reduction. Phenol loses one O atom.

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