JEE PYQ: Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question 22
Question 22 - 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)
The compounds A and B in the following reaction are, respectively:
Benzene + HCHO + HCl $\rightarrow$ A $\xrightarrow{\text{AgCN}}$ B
(1) A = Benzyl alcohol, B = Benzyl cyanide
(2) A = Benzyl chloride, B = Benzyl cyanide
(3) A = Benzyl alcohol, B = Benzyl isocyanide
(4) A = Benzyl chloride, B = Benzyl isocyanide
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Answer: (4)
Solution
Benzene + HCHO + HCl $\rightarrow$ Benzyl chloride (A). AgCN is a covalent cyanide and gives isocyanide. So A $\xrightarrow{\text{AgCN}}$ Benzyl isocyanide (B).
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