Q36 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

In which of the following compounds deoxygenation is possible when heated with Zn
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  • A
    A, B and C
  • B
    A, C and D
  • Correct answer
    C
    B and D
  • D
    B and C

Solution

The compound A is benzyl alcohol. It can not give the deoxygenation with zinc dust because there must be phenol. Deoxygenation s the loss of oxygen atom. So, the phenol can be converts into the benzene by the zinc dust.

Reaction :-

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Hence, the compounds B and D deoxygenation is possible when heated with Zn.

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

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