MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #208

In an acid-catalyzed condensation reaction, what type of compound is formed when two phenol molecules combine?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #208

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In an acid-catalyzed condensation reaction, what type of compound is formed when two phenol molecules combine?

    • A) Ether
    • B) Aldehyde
    • C) Ketone
    • D) Benzoquinone

    Answer: Ether

    Explanation: In an acid-catalyzed condensation reaction, two phenol molecules form an ether. The correct formation of the ether is through the reaction of phenol with itself in the presence of an acid catalyst.