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JEE Main 202628 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2026
Date
28 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

JEE Main 2026 · 28 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Consider the following reaction sequence Compound (y) develops...

Consider the following reaction sequence
Consider the following reaction sequence Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl_ 3 solution.
Compound (y)(\mathrm{y}) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl3\mathrm{FeCl}_{3} solution. Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.

Options

  1. ACompound y will dissolve in NaHCO3\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3} and evolve a gas.
  2. BBoth compounds xx and yy will dissolve in NaOH.
  3. CBoth compounds xx and yy will burn with sooty flame.
  4. DCompound x is more acidic than compound y.

Correct answer

D. Compound x is more acidic than compound y.

Step-by-step solution

Consider the following reaction sequence Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl_ 3 solution.
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