Complete the following reaction :Phenol (C6H5OH, a benzene ring carrying an –OH group) + 3 H2 —(Nickel, 433 K)→ ?
Q.2 (iv) Complete the following reaction :
Phenol (C6H5OH, a benzene ring carrying an –OH group) + 3 H2 —(Nickel, 433 K)→ ?
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Answer: Cyclohexanol.
C6H5OH + 3H2 —(Ni, 433 K)→ C6H11OH (cyclohexanol). The benzene ring is fully hydrogenated; the –OH group remains on the saturated six-membered ring.
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