The major product of the following reaction is:
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
The major product of the following reaction is:
- a
- b✓
- c
- d
Answer: Option (b) — Phenol
Key Points to Remember:
- Cyclohexadienone readily tautomerizes to phenol (phenol is more stable due to aromaticity)
- Sequence of addition + elimination on cyclohexenones can lead to phenol
- Aromatization is a powerful driving force in ring systems
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