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:

  1. 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 $AgNO _3$.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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