KCET2014Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Acetophenone cannot be prepared easily starting from
Options
- A( C ₆ H ₅ CH ₃ )
- B( C ₆ H ₆ )
- C( C ₆ H ₅ CH ( OH ) CH ₃ )
- D( C₆ H₅ C C H )
Correct answer
A. ( C ₆ H ₅ CH ₃ )
Step-by-step solution
Acetophenone cannot be prepared easily starting from ( C ₆ H ₅ CH ₃ ), because, in toluene the substitution will takes place at different positions which will not form acetophenone.