Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 36
####37. Consider the following reaction:
Phenol $\xrightarrow{Zn \text{ dust }} X \xrightarrow[\text{ Anhydrous } AlCl_3]{CH_3 Cl} Y$
$\xrightarrow{\text{ Alkaline } KMnO_4} Z$
The product $Z$ is:
(a) benzaldehyde
(b) benzoic acid
(c) benzene
(d) toluene
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Solution:
(b)