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In which of the following compounds deoxygenation is possible when heated with Zn

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A A, B and C
  • B A, C and D
  • C B and D
  • D B and C
Solution:
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The correct answer is: B and D

The compound A is benzyl alcohol. It can not give the deoxygenation with zinc dust because there must be phenol. Deoxygenation s the loss of oxygen atom. So, the phenol can be converts into the benzene by the zinc dust.

Reaction :-

Hence, the compounds B and D deoxygenation is possible when heated with Zn.

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