STANDARDChemistry-Hydrocarbons
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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