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Phenol reacts as shown: PhenolxrightarrowNaOH[X]CH₂=CHCH₂Cl[Y] Here [Y] is: 

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Phenoxide can give both ether and alkylated phenol products.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
  • single compound
  • mixture of two compounds
  • mixture of three compounds
  • no reaction is possible
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Phenol + NaOH gives phenoxide ion.
Step 2:
Allyl chloride undergoes Williamson ether synthesis.
Step 3:
Both O-alkylation and C-alkylation occur.
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