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 is obtained.
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