Question

Compound $A, C_8H_{10}O$, is found to react with $NaOI$ (produced by reacting $Y$ with $NaOH$) and yields a yellow precipitate with characteristic smell. $A$ and $Y$ are respectively

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Answer 2

Option $(3)$ is secondary alcohol which on oxidation gives phenylmethyl ketone (Acetophenone). This on reaction with $I_{2}$ and $NaOH$ form iodoform and sodium benzoate. $2 NaOH + I _{2} \rightarrow NaOl + Nal + H _{2} O$