Question

What is $Z$ in the following sequence of reactions? $\text{Phenol}\xrightarrow[\text{dust}]{Zn} X \xrightarrow[{\text{Anhyd}}.AlCl_3]{CH_3Cl} Y \xrightarrow[KMnO_4]{\text{Alkaline}}Z$

• A. Benzene
• B. Toluene
• C. Benzaldehyde
• D. Benzoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Benzoic acid

Answer 2

N/A