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How is phenol converted into the following?
benzoquinone
Write the chemical reaction to convert phenol to benzoquinone.
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Solution
Phenol on oxidation with Na2Cr2O7 (chromic acid) in H2SO4, gives conjugated diketone known as benzoquinone, which is dark coloured.
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| (iv) |  |
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