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Which reaction pathway is involved in the reduction of phenol to benzene with zinc dust?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Oxidation
  • B Hydrolysis
  • C Dehydration
  • D Reduction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Reduction
The reduction of phenol to benzene involves a reduction reaction, where oxygen atoms are removed from the phenol molecule.

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