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Preparation from Haloarenes
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Today, let's explore how we can prepare phenols from haloarenes. Who can remind me what haloarenes are?
Haloarenes are aromatic compounds where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with halogen atoms.
Exactly! Now, could someone explain the process of producing phenol from chlorobenzene?
We can react chlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide at high temperature and pressure to form phenol.
Great! And what do we do after that reaction?
After the reaction, we acidify the sodium phenoxide to get phenol.
Correct! This process is widely used in the industry. Can anyone remember an alternative way to synthesize phenols?
We could use benzene sulphonic acid.
Yes, indeed! This method involves converting sulphonic acid to sodium phenoxide and then to phenol through acidification. Let's summarize: we have two main methods using haloarenes and benzene sulphonic acid.
Other Methods of Preparation
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Now that we've discussed haloarenes, let's look at the reactions involving diazonium salts and cumene. Who can describe how we can form phenols from diazonium salts?
By treating an aromatic primary amine with nitrous acid, we can form diazonium salts, which can then be hydrolyzed to yield phenols.
Excellent! Who remembers what cumene is and how it's used to produce phenols?
Cumene, or isopropylbenzene, is oxidized to cumene hydroperoxide, which is then hydrolyzed to yield phenol and acetone.
Very well explained! Cumene is an important industrial route for producing phenol. Let's take a moment to summarize: we have preparation from diazonium salts and cumene, both of which provide alternative pathways to synthesize phenols.
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Phenols can be synthesized from haloarenes, benzenesulphonic acid, diazonium salts, and cumene, each involving distinct methods. The section elaborates on these processes, fundamental reactions, and the industrial significance of phenols.
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This section covers the preparation of phenols, highlighting various methods by which phenols can be synthesized. Phenols, known for their utility in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, can be derived from:
- Haloarenes: Reacting chlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide under high temperature and pressure produces phenol, which is later acidified.
- Benzene Sulphonic Acid: Sulphonation of benzene with oleum produces benzene sulphonic acid, and heating this with sodium hydroxide forms sodium phenoxide, which yields phenol after acidification.
- Diazonium Salts: Treatment of an aromatic primary amine with nitrous acid generates diazonium salts. These compounds can be hydrolyzed to yield phenols.
- Cumene: A significant industrial method involves the oxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene) to cumene hydroperoxide, which is hydrolyzed to phenol and acetone.
These synthesized phenols are crucial in numerous applications, serving as components in antiseptics, detergents, and pharmaceutical compounds.
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Preparation of Phenols from Haloarenes
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- From haloarenes
Chlorobenzene is fused with NaOH at 623K and 320 atmospheric pressure. Phenol is obtained by acidification of sodium phenoxide so produced (Unit 6, Class XII).
Detailed Explanation
Phenols can be made from haloarenes through a reaction involving chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This occurs at a high temperature of 623K and under significant pressure of 320 atmospheres. The fusion process helps in substituting the chlorine atom in chlorobenzene with a hydroxyl group (-OH), yielding phenol after the sodium phenoxide produced is acidified. Essentially, we are turning a compound with a chlorine atom into a compound with a hydroxyl group, altering its chemical properties.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this process like replacing a sticker on a bottle. If you have a bottle with a label (the chlorine atom) and you want to change it to a different name (the hydroxyl group), you apply heat and pressure to remove the old sticker and replace it with a new one. Just like this, the reaction conditions allow the old functional group to be replaced with the new one, showing how chemical reactions can transform materials.
Preparation of Phenols from Benzene Sulphonic Acid
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- From benzenesulphonic acid
Benzene is sulphonated with oleum and benzene sulphonic acid so formed is converted to sodium phenoxide on heating with molten sodium hydroxide. Acidification of the sodium salt gives phenol.
Detailed Explanation
Another method to produce phenols is by starting with benzene, which is treated with oleum (a mixture of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid) to introduce a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H). This process transforms benzene into benzene sulfonic acid. When this sulfonic acid is heated with molten sodium hydroxide, it gets converted to sodium phenoxide. To finally obtain phenol, we acidify the sodium phenoxide, resulting in phenol as the product. This method showcases the ability to convert one functional group into another through a series of reactions.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine starting with a plain cake (benzene) and adding a chocolate layer (sulfonic acid). By baking it again with some sugar (sodium hydroxide), we are able to create a delightful dessert where we can further refine it to a cake with icing (phenol). The transformation from benzene to phenol involves adding complexity to the original structure before finally reaching the desired product.
Preparation of Phenols from Diazonium Salts
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- From diazonium salts
A diazonium salt is formed by treating an aromatic primary amine with nitrous acid (NaNO2 + HCl) at 273-278 K. Diazonium salts are hydrolysed to phenols by warming with water or by treating with dilute acids (Unit 9, Class XII).
Detailed Explanation
Phenols can also be synthesized from diazonium salts, which are created by a reaction involving an aromatic primary amine and nitrous acid. The reaction occurs at low temperatures ranging from 273 to 278K. Once the diazonium salt is prepared, it can undergo hydrolysis when warmed with water or treated with dilute acids to yield phenol as the final product. This method illustrates an important step in organic chemistry where we start with an amine and transform it into a phenol through a diazonium intermediate.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this process like planting a seed (the aromatic primary amine) that grows into a plant (diazonium salt) and then eventually blooms into a flower (phenol). Just as nurturing a seed with the right nutrients leads to a beautiful bloom, in chemistry, we start with amines and go through a series of transformations to finally get to phenols!
Preparation of Phenols from Cumene
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- From cumene
Phenol is manufactured from the hydrocarbon, cumene. Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidised in the presence of air to cumene hydroperoxide. It is converted to phenol and acetone by treating it with dilute acid. Acetone, a by-product of this reaction, is also obtained in large quantities by this method.
Detailed Explanation
Phenol is also produced commercially from cumene, which is chemically known as isopropylbenzene. In this industrial process, cumene is first oxidized in the presence of air to form cumene hydroperoxide. This peroxide is then treated with dilute acid to yield phenol along with acetone as a by-product. This method is significant because it not only produces phenol but also a useful solvent, acetone, in large amounts.
Examples & Analogies
You can think of cumene processing like brewing a special coffee blend (cumene). Just as you might brew coffee and end up with both a delicious cup of coffee (phenol) and some grounds (acetone) that can be used for compost, in chemical processing, starting with cumene allows us to brew up phenol while simultaneously generating acetone that has its own uses. This interconnected approach illustrates the efficiency of chemical synthesis.
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Preparation from Haloarenes: Phenols can be prepared by substituting chlorine in chlorobenzene with hydroxyl group.
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Preparation from Diazonium Salts: Diazotization allows the formation of phenols via hydrolysis of diazonium salts.
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Preparation from Cumene: Comprising oxidation of cumene producing phenol and acetone.
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Examples
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- From chlorobenzene: C6H5Cl + NaOH β C6H5OH + NaCl.
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- From benzenesulphonic acid: C6H5SO3H + NaOH β C6H5ONa + H2O followed by acidification.
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From halo to phenol, a reaction in the know, sodium and pressure lead us where we must go.
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Once upon a time, chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide fell into a pressure pot, where they turned into beloved phenolβsaving lives and cleaning homes!
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HBC: Haloarene to Benzene to Cumene - a pathway to make Phenol.
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PHD
- Phenols from Haloarenes and Diazonium compounds.
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Term: Haloarene
Definition:
An aromatic compound that contains at least one halogen atom.
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Term: Phenol
Definition:
A class of organic compounds characterized by a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a benzene ring.
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Term: Diazonium Salt
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A compound containing the diazonium group (R-N2^+) where R is an organic group.
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Term: Cumene
Definition:
An aromatic hydrocarbon also known as isopropylbenzene, often used to produce phenol.
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Term: Sodium Phenoxide
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The sodium salt of phenol, formed in the reaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide.