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Name the catalyst used in the commercial preparation of phenol.
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMHT CETMHT CET 2016
Options:
  • A Silica
  • B Calcium phosphate
  • C Anhydrous aluminium chloride
  • D Cobalt naphthenate
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cobalt naphthenate
Cobalt naphthenate is used as a catalyst in the commercial production of phenol.

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