NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the byproduct formed when chlorobenzene reacts with sodium hydroxide at high temperature and pressure?
Options
- ASodium chloride (NaCl)
- BSodium phenoxide (C 6 H 5 ONa)
- CSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
- DSodium chlorophenoxide
Correct answer
A. Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Step-by-step solution
In the reaction of chlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed as a byproduct.