10 Questions
What type of reaction is involved in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
Electrophilic aromatic substitution
Which trade name is associated with a phenol-formaldehyde resin known as one of the earliest plastics?
Bakelite
What is the precursor for the preparation of acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin'?
Phenoxide
How is acetyl salicylic acid or 'Aspirin' synthesized using sodium phenoxide?
Treating with carbon dioxide at high temperature and pressure
Why was phenacetin banned in the US by the FDA in 1983?
Increased risk of certain cancers and kidney damage
What was the common use for both paracetamol and phenacetin?
Treatment of common cold
'Phenoxide' is used in the preparation of which compound?
'Aspirin' (acetyl salicylic acid)
'Kolbe's reaction' involves the treatment of sodium phenoxide with which substance?
'Carbon dioxide'
'Cross-linking of the polymeric chains' occurs after which process in the formation of phenol-formaldehyde resins?
'Electrophilic aromatic substitution'
'Phenacetin' usage declined due to its adverse effects, including an increased risk of _____?
'Certain cancers and kidney damage'
This quiz provides an overview of phenols in chemistry, including their chemical structure, properties, nomenclature, and uses. Learn about the differences between phenols with a hydroxyl group attached to aliphatic carbon and those attached to aromatic carbon.
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