Question

Reaction: 

Find the product B. 
 

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

Look for the possibility of reduction or condensation when phenol is involved in reactions with ammonia or similar reagents.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In this reaction, phenol (C\(_6\)H\(_6\)O) reacts with ammonium hydroxide (NH\(_4\)OH). The addition of sulfuric acid (H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)) to the reaction mixture leads to the formation of a product where the hydroxyl group from phenol remains intact. This is because the sulfuric acid does not affect the formation of the phenol ring. The final product B is phenol (C\(_6\)H\(_7\)OH). Thus, the correct answer is Option (B).