Lesson: Phenol Chemistry

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In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the physical and chemical properties of phenol.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

identify the structure of phenolic compounds and describe the physical properties of phenol,
describe methods to synthesize phenol,
describe the acidity of phenol and compare this with aliphatic alcohols,
identify, describe, and draw reaction schemes for the following reactions of phenol: nitration and polymerization with formaldehyde.