MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #177

What is the primary method of synthesis of phenol?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #177

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the primary method of synthesis of phenol?

    • A) Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene
    • B) Friedel-Crafts acylation of benzene
    • C) Cumene process
    • D) Phenol synthesis from cyclohexanol

    Answer: Cumene process

    Explanation: The cumene process is the primary method of synthesis of phenol. Friedel-Crafts reactions are used for alkylations and acylations, not phenol synthesis.