Question

Which of the following represents the Stephan Reaction?

• A. \( C_6H_5CH_2Cl \xrightarrow{NaOH} C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
• B. \( C_6H_5Cl \xrightarrow{NaOH} C_6H_5OH \)
• C. \( C_6H_5Cl \xrightarrow{AlCl_3} C_6H_5CH_3 \)
• D. \( C_6H_5CH_3 \xrightarrow{NaOCl} C_6H_5Cl \)

Hint:

The Stephan Reaction is a type of nucleophilic substitution, where a halide group (Cl) is replaced by a hydroxyl group (OH) using a strong base like NaOH. This is an important reaction in organic synthesis for preparing phenolic compounds.