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Phenol

Definition of Phenol Phenols are organic aromatic compounds containing -OH functional group directly attached with the aromatic ring with general formula C6H5OH. Phenols are also known as carbolic acid. Depending on the number of hydroxyl group attached to aromatic ring phenols are classified as monohydric, dihydric, polyhydric etc. Compounds containing -OH group in a side-chain … Read more