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What is the product when phenol reacts with conc. H₂SO₄ at 25°C?

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Phenol reacts with conc. H₂SO₄ at 25°C to form phenol-2-sulfonic acid (2-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid) as the major product due to ortho substitution.

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