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AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Reactions of Benzene MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Consider the following reaction: Phenol → Zn dust → X → CH₃Cl Anhydrous AlCl₃ → Y → Alkaline KMnO₄ → Z. The product Z is:

A

Benzaldehyde

B

Benzoic acid

C

Benzene

D

Toluene

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Phenol is first converted to benzene (X) using Zn dust. Benzene reacts with CH₃Cl in the presence of anhydrous AlCl₃ to form toluene (Y). Toluene is oxidized by alkaline KMnO₄ to form benzoic acid (Z).

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