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When phenol reacts with phtalic anhydride in presence of `H_2SO_4 ` and heated and hot reaction mixture is poured in ` NaOH` solution. The product formed is

A

alizarin

B

methyl orange

C

fluorescein

D

phenolphthalein .

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the reaction between phenol and phthalic anhydride in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and understand the product formed after pouring the hot reaction mixture into NaOH solution. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactants are phenol (C₆H₅OH) and phthalic anhydride (C₈H₄O₃). 2. **Reaction Conditions**: - The reaction takes place in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), which acts as a dehydrating agent. 3. **Mechanism of Reaction**: - When phenol reacts with phthalic anhydride in the presence of H₂SO₄, a coupling reaction occurs. The hydroxyl group (–OH) of phenol can attack the carbonyl carbon of phthalic anhydride, leading to the formation of a new compound. - During this reaction, water (H₂O) is eliminated (dehydration), resulting in the formation of a compound that contains two phenolic units linked by a carbonyl group. 4. **Formation of Phenolphthalein**: - The product formed from this reaction is phenolphthalein, which has the structure: - Two phenolic rings connected by a carbonyl (C=O) and an ether-like linkage (C–O–C). - The structure can be represented as: ``` C6H4(OH) - C(=O) - O - C(=O) - C6H4(OH) ``` 5. **Pouring into NaOH Solution**: - After the reaction, when the hot mixture is poured into NaOH solution, it helps to neutralize the acid and stabilize the product. However, the main product remains phenolphthalein. 6. **Final Product**: - The final product formed after the reaction is phenolphthalein. ### Conclusion: The product formed when phenol reacts with phthalic anhydride in the presence of H₂SO₄ and is then poured into NaOH solution is **phenolphthalein**. ### Answer: **Phenolphthalein**

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the reaction between phenol and phthalic anhydride in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and understand the product formed after pouring the hot reaction mixture into NaOH solution. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reactants**: - The reactants are phenol (C₆H₅OH) and phthalic anhydride (C₈H₄O₃). 2. **Reaction Conditions**: ...
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