NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
How can you synthesize 1-phenylethanol from a suitable alkene?
Options
- ABy acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.
- BBy dehydrogenation of 1-phenylethene using a reducing agent.
- CBy halogenation of 1-phenylethene followed by reduction with hydrogen gas.
- DBy isomerization of 1-phenylethene using a metal catalyst.
Correct answer
A. By acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) By acid-catalyzed hydration of ethylbenzene (styrene), 1-phenylethanol can be synthesized.