NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
An organic compound with molecular formula, C 7 H 8 O , dissolves in NaOH and gives characteristics colour with neutral F e C l 3 . On treatment with bromine-water, it gives a tribromo derivative, C 7 H 5 O H B r 3 . The compound is
Options
- Abenzyl alcohol
- Bo-cresol
- Cp-cresol
- Dm-cresol
Correct answer
D. m-cresol
Step-by-step solution
The compound may be a phenol, because it gives characteristic colour with F e C l 3 . Only compound (II) can give tribromo-derivative.