MCQ
Phenol on distillation with zinc dust gives
  • A
    benzaldehyde
  • B
    benzophenone
  • benzene
  • D
    benzonic acid

Answer

Correct option: C.
benzene
(c) benzene
Explanation: Phenol is reduced to benzene when it is distilled with zinc dust or its vapour is passed over granules of zinc at 400°C.
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