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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
What are the products of the slow oxidation of phenols in the...
What are the products of the slow oxidation of phenols in the presence of air?
Options
- AAlcohols
- BKetones
- CDark-coloured mixtures containing quinones
- DAromatic hydrocarbons
Correct answer
C. Dark-coloured mixtures containing quinones
Step-by-step solution
Phenols are slowly oxidised to dark-coloured mixtures containing quinones in the presence of air.