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Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound (X) which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces compound (Y).The compound Y is treated with zinc metal to produce compound (Z). Identify the structure of compound (Z) from the following option.

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Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

1. Reaction sequence: - Benzene treated with oleum produces benzene sulfonic acid (X). 
- Heating with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces phenol (Y). 
- Treatment with zinc metal reduces phenol to cyclohexanol (Z). 
Therefore, the correct answer is (2).

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