Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 120
Question: A compound X on reaction with chloroform and NaOH gives a compound with a very unpleasant odour. X is
[MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) $ C_6H_5CONH_2 $
B) $ C_6H_5NH_2 $
C) $ C_6H_5CH_2NHCH_3 $
D) $ C_6H_5NHCH_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{X}{\mathop{\underset{\text{(Aniline)}}{\mathop{C_6H_5NH_2}}}}+CHCl_3+3NaOH\to $
$ 3NaCl+3H_2O+\underset{Phenylisocyanide}{\mathop{C_6H_5-N\vec{=}C}} $
BETA
