Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
An organic compound 'A' on reaction with NH3 followed by heating gives compound B. Which on further strong heating gives compound C(C8H5NO2). Compound C on sequential reaction with ethanolic KOH, alkyl chloride and hydrolysis with alkali gives a primary amine. The compound A is :
A
B
C
D
Answer
Explanation
Solution
All the given reactions can be explained if organic compound (A) is phthalic acid.