The compound C 7 H 8 undergoes the following reactions C 7 H 8 → 3 C l 2 / Δ A → B r 2 / F e B → Z n / H C l C The product ‘C’ is

Start Free Mock LoginAlready registered? Login here

Chemistry - Hydrocarbon Question with Solution | TestHub

ChemistryHydrocarbonMiscellaneous/MixedEasy2 minPYQ_2020

ChemistryEasysingle choice

The compound $C_{7} H_{8}$ undergoes the following reactions
$C_{7} H_{8} \overset{3 C l_{2} / Δ}{\to} A \overset{B r_{2} / F e}{\to} B \overset{Z n / H C l}{\to} C$
The product ‘C’ is

Options:

Answer:

Solution:

First toluene undergoes side chain halogination to give compound A. In compound A - $C C l_{3}$ group is meta directing so meta product B is formed. B on reaction with Zn/HCl gives meta bromo toluene $(C)$ .

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:HydrocarbonSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed

⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

Doubts & Discussion

Loading discussions...