
In this reaction, phenol (C6H5OH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the presence of heat to form chlorobenzene.
The hydroxyl group on the phenol is replaced by a chlorine atom through electrophilic aromatic substitution.
The structure of the product is:



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