NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-24

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    Which of the following reaction(s) can be used for the preparation of alkyl halides?
    (i)\[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH+HCl\xrightarrow{anh.ZnC{{l}_{2}}}\]
    (ii)\[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH+HCl\xrightarrow{{}}\]
    (iii)\[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}COH+HCl\xrightarrow{{}}\]
    (iv)\[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}CHOH+HCl\xrightarrow{anh.ZnC{{l}_{2}}}\]

    A)  (IV) only

    B)  (III) and (IV) only

    C)  (I), and (IV) only

    D)  (I) and (II) only

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     (I) and (IV) can be used due to presence of anhydrous \[ZnC{{l}_{2}}\](III) gives alkyl halides due to formation of more stable carbocation.


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