MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #188

A researcher wants to synthesize phenol from cyclohexanol. Which reaction would they use?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #188

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher wants to synthesize phenol from cyclohexanol. Which reaction would they use?

    • A) Oxidation of cyclohexanol
    • B) Reduction of cyclohexanone
    • C) Acetylation of cyclohexanol
    • D) Phenol synthesis from benzene

    Answer: Oxidation of cyclohexanol

    Explanation: Oxidation of cyclohexanol produces phenol. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe the synthesis.