Write chemical reaction for the preparation of phenol from chlorobenzene.

Question:

Write chemical reaction for the preparation of phenol from chlorobenzene.

Solution:

Chlorobenzene is fused with NaOH (at 623 K and 320 atm pressure) to produce sodium phenoxide, which gives phenol on acidification.

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