Q15 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

Two isomers A and B with Molar mass 184 g/mol and elemental compositio C, 52.2%; H, 49% and Br 42.9% gave benzoic acid and p- bromobenzoic acid, respectively on oxidation with KMnO4. Isomer 'A' is optically active and gives a pale yellow precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO3. Isomer 'A' and 'B' are, respectively :

  • A

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  • B

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  • Correct answer
    C

    H3C-CHBr-C6H5 and Figure

     

  • D

    Figure and H3C-CHBr-C6H5

Solution

Based on the percentage composition of the elements given the molecular formula of the compound is C8H9Br

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And the degree of unsaturation or double bond equivalent of  C8H9Br is 4.

It is mentioned that A is optically active and gives pale yellow precipitate with AgNO3.

Hence, the structures of A and B can be deduced based on the following reactions.

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

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