Chemistry - ALCOHOL & ETHER Question with Solution | TestHub
The compound P on hydrolysis in acidic medium forms compound Q and R . Compound Q gives immidiate turbidity with anhdrous and HCl whereas compound R gives turbidity after 5 minute. The compound P is :
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Solution:
Compound P undergoes acidic hydrolysis to give two products, Q and R.
Compound Q gives immediate turbidity with anhydrous ZnCl₂ and HCl, indicating it is an alkyl halide or reactive intermediate formed quickly.
Compound R gives delayed turbidity (after 5 minutes), typical of a less reactive species like an alcohol formed more slowly.
Among options, compound (B) is tert-butyl methyl ether, which hydrolyzes under acidic conditions to give tert-butyl carbocation (Q) and methanol (R).
The tert-butyl carbocation reacts rapidly with ZnCl₂/HCl giving immediate turbidity, while methanol causes turbidity later.
Hence, the correct choice is (B).
