Practice From Benzenesulphonic Acid (7.4.2.2) - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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Question 1.
What is the process of sulphonation?
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Think about the functional groups involved.
Question 2.
What does phenol look like chemically?
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What are the components of phenol?
3Question 3.
What compound is formed from the sulphonation of benzene?
- Phenol
- Benzenesulphonic Acid
- Sodium Phenoxide
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Identify the product of the initial reaction.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sodium phenoxide is an acidic compound.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of sodium salts.
Question 5.
Outline the significant environmental regulations concerning the production of phenols from chlorobenzene.
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Think of the importance of sustainability in chemical processes.
Question 6.
Critically assess the chemical reactions involved in converting benzenesulphonic acid to phenol. What are potential side reactions?
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Consider the importance of each step and how impurities could affect the final yield.

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