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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