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What happens when Phenol is oxidised with Na2Cr2O7/H+?
What happens when Phenol is oxidised with Na2Cr2O7/H+?
Write the chemical equation in support of your answer.
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Solution
When phenol is treated with chromic acid (Na2Cr2O7 + H+), it generates benzoquinone, a conjugated diketone.

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