Q12 / 60 · JEE Advanced 2011 (Paper 2) · Chemistry
The correct functional group $X$ and the reagent/reaction conditions $Y$ in the following schemes are $\mathrm{X}-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_4-X$


- A$X=\mathrm{COOCH}_3, Y=\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni} /$ heat
- B$X=\mathrm{CONH}_2, Y=\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni} /$ heat
- Correct answerC$X=\mathrm{CONH}_2, \quad Y=\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{NaOH}$
- Correct answerD$X=\mathrm{CN}, Y=\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni} /$ heat
Solution
(a) 
(b)
(c)
(d)
$$ \text { In author's opinion (a) and (b) should also be the answer. } $$
Polyester, a condensation polymer

(b)

(c)

(d)

$$ \text { In author's opinion (a) and (b) should also be the answer. } $$

Polyester, a condensation polymer

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'C', 'D'.