MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #184

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

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #184

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) Nitration of benzene followed by reduction
    • B) Alkylation of benzene followed by oxidation
    • C) Acetylation of benzene followed by hydrolysis
    • D) Phenol synthesis from cyclohexanol

    Answer: Nitration of benzene followed by reduction

    Explanation: Nitration of benzene followed by reduction is one possible sequence to synthesize phenol. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe the synthesis.