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In the reaction of phenol with CHCl₃ and aq.KOH the electrophile attacking the ring is
Options
(a) CHCl₃
(b) CHCl₂
(c) :CCl₂
(d) COCl₂
Correct Answer:
:CCl₂
Explanation:
The electrophile is dichloromethylene :CCl₂ generated from chloroform by the action of a base. OH⁻ + CHCl₃ ⇌ HOH + :CCl₃ → Cl⁻ + :CCl₂(Dichlorocarbene).
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Topics: Haloalkenes and Haloarenes
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Subject: Chemistry
(2512)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
- Benzaldehyde is different from aliphatic aldehydes in its reaction towards
- Maximum number of H-bonds in one molecule of water is
- Which of the following is a strong acid
- Two possible stereo-structures of CH₃CHOHCOOH, Which are optically active are called
- Position of hydrogen in periodic table is such that it can be placed in
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Subject: Chemistry (2512)
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