Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 117

Question: An organic halide is shaken with aqueous $ NaOH $ followed by the addition of dil. $ HNO_3 $ and silver nitrate solution gave white ppt. The substance can be

[JIPMER 1997]

Options:

A) $ C_6H_4(CH_3)Br $

B) $ C_6H_5CH_2Cl $

C) $ C_6H_5Cl $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ C_6H_5-CH_2-Cl\underset{\text{(aq)}}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{NaOH}}}C_6H_5-CH_2-OH $

$ \xrightarrow{dilHNO_3}C_6H_5-CHO $ White ppt of AgCl are obtained.