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Conversion of Phenol to acetophenone

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To convert phenol to acetophenone, we will follow a two-step process. Here’s a detailed step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Reduction of Phenol to Benzene 1. **Starting Material**: Phenol (C6H5OH) 2. **Reagent**: Zinc dust (Zn) 3. **Reaction**: The zinc dust will reduce phenol by removing the hydroxyl (OH) group. This results in the formation of benzene (C6H6). **Chemical Equation**: ...
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