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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Monochlorination of toluene in sunlight followed by hydrolysis with aq. NaOH yields;

Options:

Benzyl alcohol

o-Cresol

m-Cresol

Phenol

Correct Answer:

Benzyl alcohol

Explanation:

C₆H₅CH₃→ C₆H₅CH₂Cl → C₆H₅CH₂OH

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