Q14 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry
Compound is heated with Conc. to give a hydroxy compound A which is further heated with dust to give compound . Identify and .
Compound is heated with Conc. to give a hydroxy compound A which is further heated with dust to give compound . Identify and .
- A

- B

- C

- Correct answerD

Solution
Alkyl aryl ethers are cleaved at the alkyl-oxygen bond due to the more stable aryl-oxygen bond. The reaction yields phenol and alkyl halide.
And then Phenol is converted to benzene on heating with zinc dust.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

