Question

The reagents and conditions (X) required for the following conversion 

• A. \( X = {H}_2{O}, 623 {K}, 300 {atm} \& {H}^+ \)
• B. \( X = {KOH}, 443 {K}, 100 {atm} \& {H}^+ \)
• C. \( X = {NaOH}, 368 {K}, 300 {atm} \& {H}^+ \)
• D. \( X = {warm}, {H}_2{O} \& {H}^+ \)
• E. \( X = {NaOH}, 623 {K}, 300 {atm} \& {H}^+ \)

Hint:

For the conversion of chlorobenzene to phenol, use sodium hydroxide (\( {NaOH} \)) at high temperatures and pressure.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

In this reaction, chlorobenzene (\( {C}_6{H}_5{Cl} \)) is converted into phenol (\( {C}_6{H}_5{OH} \)) by the reaction with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at high temperatures and pressures. This is a type of nucleophilic aromatic substitution, which requires higher temperatures, typically around 623 K. Thus, the correct answer is (E).