In the following reaction,$\text{Phenol}$ $\xrightarrow{Zn \, \text{dust}} x$ $\xrightarrow[\text{Anhy.} \, ZnCl_2]{CH_3Cl} y$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Alk.} \, KMnO_4} z$. The product $z$ is:

  • A
    Toluene
  • B
    Benzaldehyde
  • C
    Benzoic acid
  • D
    Benzene

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Identify the incorrect match with respect to compounds to be distinguished and the reagent used.

Which of the following statements are correct for phenol?
$(A)$ In general,phenol is more acidic than alcohol.
$(B)$ Phenol is used in the production of melamine plastic.
$(C)$ Phenol gives violet colour with neutral ferric chloride solution.
$(D)$ Phenol when heated with acetyl chloride gives phenetole.

Which of the following compounds does not form phenol or phenoxide upon reaction under standard laboratory conditions?

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