COMEDK2024ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
p -toluene sulphonic acid on fusion with solid KOH at 573 K followed by treatment with dilute HCl gives
Options
- Ap -cresol
- Btoluene
- Cbrenzoic acid
- Dbenzene 1, 4-diol
Correct answer
A. p -cresol
Step-by-step solution
The complete reaction involved is as follows,