How do you convert chlorobenzene to phenol?

When chloro benzene is added to sodium hydroxide at 373 K we get phenol and sodium chloride. This is known as Dow's process and is used extensively.
C6H5Cl + NaOH ---> C6H5OH + NaCl

Answered by Fantas | 2024-06-10

To convert chlorobenzene to phenol, Dow's Process is utilized, involving hydrolysis with a strong base to form sodium phenoxide, then acidification to yield phenol. This method exemplifies nucleophilic aromatic substitution and has been historically significant in phenol production. ;

Answered by asinghasingh07 | 2024-06-24

Chlorobenzene can be converted to phenol using the Dow process, where it reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium phenoxide. Acidifying this intermediate yields phenol. The reaction proceeds at a temperature of about 373 K, resulting in phenol and sodium chloride as byproducts.
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Answered by Fantas | 2024-12-21