Reaction of phenol with acetone in the presence of an acid
Chapter 22, Problem 23.22(choose chapter or problem)
Reaction of phenol with acetone in the presence of an acid catalyst gives a compound known as bisphenol A, which is used in the production of epoxy and polycarbonate resins (Section 29.5). Propose a mechanism for the formation of bisphenol A. O H3PO4 OH HO OH 1 1 H2O Phenol Acetone Bisphenol A
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