NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What conditions are required to convert chlorobenzene into phenol?
Options
- AHeating in aqueous sodium chloride solution
- BHeating in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution
- CHeating in aqueous sulfuric acid solution
- DCooling in a nitrogen atmosphere
Correct answer
B. Heating in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution
Step-by-step solution
Chlorobenzene can be converted into phenol by heating in aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.