NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What type of reaction is the conversion of chlorobenzene to phenol with sodium hydroxide?
Options
- ASubstitution reaction
- BAddition reaction
- CElimination reaction
- DRedox reaction
Correct answer
A. Substitution reaction
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between chlorobenzene and sodium hydroxide involves the substitution of the chlorine atom with a hydroxyl group.