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