| ⇦ | 
| ⇨ |
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).
Related Questions: - Maximum number of electrons in a subshell of an atom is determined
- The percentage weight of Zn in white vitriol [ZnSO₄ 7H₂O] is approximately equal
- In TeCl₄, the central atom tellurium involves
- Among the following the paramagnetic one is
- Equal volumes of two monatomic gases,A and B at same temperature and pressure
Topics: Haloalkenes and Haloarenes
(78)
Subject: Chemistry
(2512)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
- Maximum number of electrons in a subshell of an atom is determined
- The percentage weight of Zn in white vitriol [ZnSO₄ 7H₂O] is approximately equal
- In TeCl₄, the central atom tellurium involves
- Among the following the paramagnetic one is
- Equal volumes of two monatomic gases,A and B at same temperature and pressure
Topics: Haloalkenes and Haloarenes (78)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
18000+ students are using NEETLab to improve their score. What about you?
Solve Previous Year MCQs, Mock Tests, Topicwise Practice Tests, Identify Weak Topics, Formula Flash cards and much more is available in NEETLab Android App to improve your NEET score.
Share this page with your friends
Leave a Reply