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Reaction of aqueous sodium hydroxide on (i) ethyl bromide and (ii) chlorobenzene gives

A) (i) Ethene and (ii) o-chlorophenol

B) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) o-chlorophenol

C) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) phenol

D) (i) Ethyl alcohol and (ii) no reaction

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

           (i) Ethyl alcohol   (ii) Phenol                    \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Br+\underset{\text{(aq)}}{\mathop{NaOH}}\,\to \underset{\text{Ethyl}\,\,\text{alcohol}}{\mathop{{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH}}\,+NaBr\]