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STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Benzene MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Monochlorination of toluene in sunlight followed by hydrolysis with aq. NaOH yields

A

o-cresol

B

in-cresol

C

2,4-dihydroxytoluene

D

benzyl alcohol

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The chlorination of toluene in the presence of sunlight leads to the formation of benzyl chloride. Hydrolysis of benzyl chloride with aqueous NaOH yields benzyl alcohol.

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