JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q80

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 80 of 90

An antiseptic dettol is a mixture of two compounds 'A' and 'B' where A has 6 $\pi$ electrons and B has 2 $\pi$ electrons. What is 'B'?

Bithionol

Terpineol

Chloroxylenol

Chloramphenicol

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

Dettol is chloroxylenol (aromatic ring, 6π electrons) with terpineol (one C=C, 2π electrons). So B is terpineol.

(B)

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JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 80