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Give the oxidation and the reduction reactions of phenols. |
Answer» SOLUTION :`to` PHENOL is converted to benzene on heating with zinc dust. This is the reduction reaction of phenol.  The oxidation of phenol with chromic acid produces a CONJUGATED diketone known as benzoquinone. In the presence of AIR, phenols are slowly oxidized to dark coloured mixture containing QUINONES. 
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