Question

Phenol can be converted into benzene by treating with:

• A. Zn dust
• B. Na-Hg
• C. LiAlH\(_4\)
• D. NaBH\(_4\)

Hint:

Zn dust is used to reduce phenols to aromatic hydrocarbons, such as converting phenol to benzene.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Phenol can be converted to benzene through a reduction reaction using zinc dust (Zn dust). This reaction is known as the reduction of phenols to aromatic hydrocarbons. In this process, the hydroxyl group (-OH) of phenol is replaced by a hydrogen atom, resulting in the formation of benzene. Thus, the correct answer is Zn dust.