Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 5
####6. Which of the following compounds will produce a precipitate with $AgNO _3$ ?
(2019 Main, 11 Jan I) (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 6. $(b, c)$
Solution:
- Only ionic halides $\left(X^{-}\right)$give precipitate of $Ag X$ with $AgNO _3$ solution. So, an organic bromide able to produce $R^{\oplus}$ (stable carbocation) and $Br^{-}$in aqueous solution will give precipitate of $AgBr$ with $AgNO _3$.
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(b)
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