Question

Which of the following is NOT the process to obtain Phenol?

• A. Cummene-Peroxidation Process
• B. Raschig Process
• C. Sulfonation Process
• D. Solvays Process

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• Hydrolysis of chlorobenzene,using steam (Raschig process):

C₆H₅Cl + H₂O → C₆H₅OH + HCl

Cummene peroxide process is used to obtain phenol commercially.

Sulfonation process is shown in figure.

Solvays process is the major industrial process for production of soda ash.

So, option D is correct.