Identify the products [A] and [B], respectively in the following reaction: [figure]
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Answer
(2) [figure]
Solution
Chlorobenzene (C–Cl partly double bonded) needs drastic conditions (Dow's process); phenol is oxidised to p-benzoquinone.
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∴ [A] = phenol, [B] = p-benzoquinone
Answer: (2)