Sulphonation

Phenols can be sulphonated by treating them with a mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid and fuming sulphuric acid (oleum). The process involves the substitution of a hydrogen atom on the phenolic ring with a sulphonate (SO3H) group. The sulphonation of phenols is an important reaction in organic chemistry and has several industrial applications, including the…

Sulphonation

Benzene sulphonation is a chemical reaction that involves the substitution of a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring with a sulfonic acid (-SO3H) group. This reaction is an important industrial process used to produce a variety of organic compounds, including detergents, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. The reaction typically involves treating benzene with concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4)…