VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2006

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    What is obtained when chlorine is passed in boiling toluene and product is hydrolyzed?

    A)  o-cresol              

    B)         p-cresol

    C)  2, 4-dihydroxy toluene

    D)  Benzyl alcohol

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    When chlorine is passed in boiling -toluene, substitution in side-chain takes place and benzyl chloride is obtained which on hydrolysis gives benzyl alcohol.


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