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What is the byproduct formed when chlorobenzene reacts with sodium hydroxide at high temperature and pressure?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium chloride (NaCl)
  • B Sodium phenoxide (C6H5ONa)
  • C Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  • D Sodium chlorophenoxide
Solution:
1410 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Sodium chloride (NaCl)
In the reaction of chlorobenzene with sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed as a byproduct.

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