NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 16
Question: The compound $ {C_7}{H_8} $ undergoes the following reactions $ :{C_7}{H_8}\xrightarrow{3Cl _2/\Delta }A\xrightarrow{Br _2/Fe}B\xrightarrow{Zn/HCl}C $ . The product ‘C’ is [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) 3-bromo-2, 4, 6-trichlorotoluene
B) o-bromotoluene
C) m-bromotoluene
D) p-bromotoluene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Benzochloride in presence of Br2/Fe give an electrophilic substitution reaction.Br2/Fe generates a free radical Br- which attacks on the meta position.m-bromo benzochloride is obtained as a product of the second step.So, B will be m-bromo benzochloride.
