Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
What is obtained when chlorine is passed in boiling toluene and product is hydrolysed?
A
o-Cresol
B
p-Cresol
C
2, 4-DihydroxytoIuene
D
Benzyl alcohol
Answer
Benzyl alcohol
Explanation
Solution
When chlorine is passed in boiling toluene, substitution in side-chain takes place and benzyl chloride is obtained which on hydrolysis give benzyl alcohol.