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Which of the following is NOT a common reaction of phenols? (a) Williamson etherification (b) Kolbe reaction (c) Diazo coupling (d) oxidation
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The answer is (d) oxidation. Here's why:
Williamson Etherification: Phenols readily undergo Williamson etherification, where they react with alkyl halides in the presence of a base to form ethers.
Kolbe Reaction: This reaction involves the carboxylation of phenols to form salicylic acid.
Diazo Coupling: Phenols are commonly used in diazo coupling reactions to produce azo dyes.
Oxidation: While phenols can be oxidized, this is not a
common
reaction like the others. Oxidation of phenols often leads to complex mixtures and is not a straightforward or predictable process.
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