The reasonable structure of the compound that results by the reaction of phenol with 1,2-epoxypropane in aqueous sodium hydroxide at 15 0 ο C is to be drawn. Concept introduction: Phenols contain hydroxyl ( OH ) functional group attached to an aromatic ring. Phenol is acidic in nature and in the presence of a strong base such as sodium hydroxide, the formation of phenoxide ion occurs after the abstraction of proton by hydroxide ion. The phenoxide ion acts as a nucleophile.

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Chapter 23, Problem 17P

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Interpretation: The reasonable structure of the compound that results by the reaction of phenol with 1,2-epoxypropane in aqueous sodium hydroxide at 150 οC is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Phenols contain hydroxyl (OH) functional group attached to an aromatic ring.

Phenol is acidic in nature and in the presence of a strong base such as sodium hydroxide, the formation of phenoxide ion occurs after the abstraction of proton by hydroxide ion. The phenoxide ion acts as a nucleophile.

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