Alkyl Halides - Result Question 26

26. Identify the set of reagents/reaction conditions $X$ and $Y$ in the following set of transformations-

$(2002,3 M)$

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(a) $X$ dilute aqueous $NaOH, 20^{\circ} C, Y=HBr$ /acetic acid, $20^{\circ} C$

(b) $X=$ concentrated alcoholic $NaOH, 80^{\circ} C$, $Y=HBr$ /acetic acid, $20^{\circ} C$

(c) $X=$ dilute aqueous $NaOH, 20^{\circ} C, Y=Br _2 / CHCl _3, 0^{\circ} C$

(d) $X=$ concentrated aqueous $NaOH, 80^{\circ} C$, $Y=Br _2 / CHCl _3, 0^{\circ} C$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 26. (b)

Solution:

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