question_answer

In a set of reactions, ethyl benzene yielded a product D. ?D? would be

A)  

B)  

C)                                                

D)  

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

Key Idea Alkaline \[KMn{{O}_{4}}\] converts complete carbon chain that is directly attached to benzene nucleus, to?COOH group. \[B{{r}_{2}}\] in the presences halogen carrier causes brominating and ethyl alcohol in acidic medium results in etherification