Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 145
Question: Reaction of aqueous sodium hydroxide on (i) ethyl bromide and (ii) chlorobenzene gives
Options:
A) (i) Ethene and (ii) o-chlorophenol
B) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) o-chlorophenol
C) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) phenol
D) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) no reaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
(i) Ethyl alcohol (ii) Phenol $ C_2H_5Br+\underset{\text{(aq)}}{\mathop{NaOH}}\to \underset{Ethylalcohol}{\mathop{C_2H_5OH}}+NaBr $