MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #179

A researcher wants to synthesize phenol from benzene using a single step reaction. Which of the following reactions would they use?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #179

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher wants to synthesize phenol from benzene using a single step reaction. Which of the following reactions would they use?

    • A) Electrophilic substitution
    • B) Nucleophilic substitution
    • C) Friedel-Crafts alkylation
    • D) Nitration of benzene

    Answer: Electrophilic substitution

    Explanation: Electrophilic substitution, particularly nitration, can be used to synthesize phenol from benzene. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe the reaction.