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Which compound is produced when phenol is heated with zinc dust?

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Cyclohexane Toluene Phenol remains unchanged Benzene Correct

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Phenol (C₆H₅OH) is reduced to benzene (C₆H₆) when heated with zinc dust, removing the -OH group as ZnO and H₂.

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