Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C' have the same molecular formula C_7H_8O. Compound 'A' and 'B' liberate hydrogen gas with sodium metal. When treated with sodium hydroxide, compound 'B' alone dissolves. Compound 'C' is inert towards both sodium metal and sodium hydroxide. Compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C" are respectively
A
Cresol, benzyl alcohol and anisole
B
Benzyl alcohol, cresol and anisole
C
Benzyl alcohol, anisole and cresol
D
Cresol, anisole and benzyl alcohol
E
Anisole, cresol and benzyl alcohol
Answer
Anisole, cresol and benzyl alcohol
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (E) : Anisole, cresol and benzyl alcohol