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Which of the following conditions is essential for the synthesis of phenol from chlorobenzene using NaOH?

Options

  1. ALow temperature and low pressure.
  2. BHigh temperature and high pressure.
  3. CLow temperature and high pressure.
  4. DHigh temperature and low pressure.

Correct answer

B. High temperature and high pressure.

Step-by-step solution

High temperature and pressure are necessary to accelerate the nucleophilic substitution reaction between chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide.

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