Q2 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry
An organic compound '' when treated with conc. undergoes cleavage to yield compound '' and ''. '' gives yellow precipitate with where as '' tautomerizes to ''. '' gives positive iodoform test. '' could be:
- A

- B

- Correct answerC

- D

Solution
Benzene ring should not be attached to O atom otherwise it will yield phenol after reacting with so third option is prefect which gives benzyl iodide and it gives yellow precipitate of after reacting with . Another product tautomerises and gives acetaldehyde which gives iodoform test.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.