7 - Preparation of Phenols
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Practice Questions
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What is the chemical structure of phenol?
💡 Hint: What is the functional group present in phenol?
What color is pure phenol?
💡 Hint: Think of the description provided in class.
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What is the reaction of chlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide used to synthesize phenol?
💡 Hint: Focus on what starting material leads to phenol.
True or False: Phenol is less acidic than typical alcohols.
💡 Hint: Think about the comparison we made in class.
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Explain the mechanism by which phenol can undergo electrophilic substitution, particularly nitration, and the expected products.
💡 Hint: Recall the role of the hydroxyl group in directing electrophile attack.
Evaluate the environmental and industrial significance of phenols. How are they utilized in real-world applications?
💡 Hint: Look at practical applications we discussed previously.
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