JIPMER2004ChemistryHydrocarbons
What is 'X' in the following sequence? Ar. N ₂ Cl [ KCN ] CuCN Z H . OH Y [ ] soda-lime X
Options
- ABenzoic acid
- BSodium benzoate
- CBenzaldehyde
- DBenzene
Correct answer
D. Benzene
Step-by-step solution
The reaction sequence is as follows: ( ArN ₂ Cl [ Sandmeyer's reaction ] CuCNKCN ArCN H . OH benzoic acid C ₆ H ₅ COOH [ decarboxylation ] , sodalime benzene C ₆ H ₆ )