What is the chemical reaction for:
The reaction of phenol and 1-propanol
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The chemical reaction between phenol and 1-propanol can be represented as follows:
C6H5OH (phenol) + CH3CH2CH2OH (1-propanol) -> C6H5OCH2CH2CH3 (1-phenylpropan-1-ol) + H2O
To obtain this reaction, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Write the chemical formulas for phenol and 1-propanol.
Phenol is represented by C6H5OH, where C6H5 denotes a benzene ring with an attached hydroxyl group (OH).
1-propanol is represented by CH3CH2CH2OH, where CH3CH2CH2 denotes a three-carbon chain with an attached hydroxyl group (OH).
Step 2: Identify the functional groups involved.
The functional group present in phenol is an aromatic ring with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached.
The functional group present in 1-propanol is an aliphatic chain with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached.
Step 3: Recognize the reaction type.
The reaction of phenol and 1-propanol involves the substitution of the hydroxyl group in each compound with the other, resulting in the formation of a new alcohol compound.
Step 4: Write the balanced chemical equation.
Once the reaction type is identified, you can write the balanced chemical equation by showing the reactants on the left side and the products on the right side. The equation must be balanced in terms of the number of atoms on each side.
In this case, when phenol and 1-propanol react, they form 1-phenylpropan-1-ol (C6H5OCH2CH2CH3) and water (H2O). The balanced equation is:
C6H5OH + CH3CH2CH2OH -> C6H5OCH2CH2CH3 + H2O
Please note that the reaction may require appropriate conditions, such as the presence of an acid catalyst or heat, depending on the specific experimental setup.