MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #138

In the presence of an acid catalyst, phenol can undergo what type of reaction to produce benzene?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #138

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the presence of an acid catalyst, phenol can undergo what type of reaction to produce benzene?

    • A) Electrophilic aromatic substitution
    • B) Nucleophilic aromatic substitution
    • C) Dehydration reaction
    • D) Hydrolysis reaction

    Answer: Electrophilic aromatic substitution

    Explanation: Phenol can undergo electrophilic aromatic substitution to replace the hydroxyl group with a hydrogen atom, producing benzene.