NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the reduction of phenol to benzene, what type of reaction is occurring?
Options
- ACombustion
- BSubstitution
- CHydrogenation
- DDehydrogenation
Correct answer
D. Dehydrogenation
Step-by-step solution
The reduction of phenol to benzene is a dehydrogenation reaction, as it involves the removal of hydrogen from the phenol molecule.