MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #186

A chemist wants to synthesize a compound with a hydroxyl group from phenol. Which reaction would they use?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #186

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chemist wants to synthesize a compound with a hydroxyl group from phenol. Which reaction would they use?

    • A) Alkylation of phenol
    • B) Acetylation of phenol
    • C) Amination of phenol
    • D) Phenol synthesis from cyclohexanol

    Answer: Acetylation of phenol

    Explanation: Acetylation of phenol adds a hydroxyl group. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the synthesis.