In the given reaction,
the number of sp hybridised carbon(s) in compound 'X' is ______.
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JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 89
Answer and worked solution
Official answer: 8
Steps. Oxidation to cyclohexanone, PhMgBr then water gives 1-phenylcyclohexanol, and acid with heat dehydrates it to 1-phenylcyclohexene.
sp² carbons. Six in the ring plus two in the C=C: 8.
Answer: 8