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Offline Steenrod

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Here is a question from my book:

Phenol is treated with Zn dust to form A.A is treated with [itex] H_2SO_4[/itex] in presence of [itex]SO_3[/itex] to obtain B. Identify A and B.

Here is what I did: Phenol is reduced by zinc dust to benzene(A). Benzene when treated with [itex] H_2SO_4[/itex] in presence of [itex]SO_3[/itex] gives [itex]C_6H_5SO_3H[/itex].I have guessed B and I cannot really explain it.Can anyone comment if I correct and why ?
I am horrible at chemistry.I am always liable to fail my chemistry exams.So, sorry for stupid questions.

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Re: What happens when phenol is treated with Zn dust and suphuric acid
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2012, 11:07:54 AM »
It is just a normal sulfonation of an aromatic ring.
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