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What is the final step in the synthesis of phenol from benzene...
What is the final step in the synthesis of phenol from benzene sulphonic acid?
Options
- ASulphonation of benzene
- BFormation of sodium phenoxide
- CAcidification of sodium phenoxide
- DOxidation of sodium phenoxide
Correct answer
C. Acidification of sodium phenoxide
Step-by-step solution
The last step involves acidifying sodium phenoxide to obtain phenol.