NEET2026ChemistryChapterActual
Given below is an image containing four chemical structures labeled A, B, C, and D, which act as intermediates in the preparation of phenol. Match the structures in List I with their corresponding formation reactions in List II : List I List II A Structure A 1 Intermediate formed when chlorobenzene is fused with NaOH at 623 K B Structure B 2 Formed by aerial oxidation of isopropylbenzene C Structure C 3 Formed by tre
Options
- AA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
- BA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
- CA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
- DA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
Correct answer
A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Step-by-step solution
Structure A is cumene hydroperoxide, which is formed by the aerial oxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene). Thus, A matches with 2. Structure B is benzenediazonium chloride, which is formed by the diazotization of aniline using nitrous acid at 273-278 K . Thus, B matches with 3. Structure C is sodium phenoxide, which is an intermediate in Dow's process, formed when chlorobenzene is fused with NaOH at 623 K and 300 atm . Thus, C matches with 1. Structure D is benzenesulfonic acid, which is formed by the sulfonation o