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Question
Carbolic acid is oxidised by acidified sodium dichromate to give ______.
Options
acetone
ethyl methyl ketone
benzoquinone
anthraquinone
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Solution
Carbolic acid is oxidised by acidified sodium dichromate to give benzoquinone.
Explanation:
Benzoquinone is formed when carbolic acid (commonly known as phenol) is oxidized by acidified sodium dichromate. Phenols slowly oxidize in the presence of oxygen, resulting in dark-colored mixes containing quinones.
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