What is the product when phenol reacts with conc. H₂SO₄ at 25°C?
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.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Physical Properties and Acidity of Alcohols and Phenols