NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
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.