NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the initial step in the synthesis of phenol from benzene using oleum?
Options
- AFormation of benzene sulphonic acid
- BFormation of sodium phenoxide
- CAcidification of sodium phenoxide
- DSulphonation of phenol
Correct answer
A. Formation of benzene sulphonic acid
Step-by-step solution
The first step in the synthesis involves the formation of benzene sulphonic acid from benzene using oleum.