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Reaction of phenol with 1,2-epoxypropane in aqueous sodium hydroxide at 150°C gives a single product, C9H12O2. in 90% yield. Suggest a reasonable structure for this compound.

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Answer: 2-Benzyloxyethanol is produced reaction in the fig. below.

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Reaction of phenol with 1,2-epoxypropane in aqueous sodium hydroxide at 150°C gives-example-1
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