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)



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