NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryHydrocarbonsPractice
What is obtained when chlorine is passed in boiling toluene and product is hydrolysed?
Options
- Ao -cresol
- Bp -cresol
- C2,4-dihydroxytoluene
- DBenzyl alcohol
Correct answer
D. Benzyl alcohol
Step-by-step solution
When chlorine is passed in boiling toluene, substitution in side-chain takes place and benzyl chloride is obtained which on hydrolysis give benzyl alcohol.