JEE Main 2022 · 30 Jun · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q75

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 75 of 90

Choose the reaction which is not possible :

Halobenzene + 2Na in ether gives biphenyl

4-Chloronitrobenzene + NaOH, (i) Δ (ii) HCl gives 4-nitrophenol

Phenylacetaldehyde + Tollens' reagent, Δ gives phenylacetate

Benzaldehyde + Cu²⁺ + OH⁻ gives benzoate

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Fehling's solution does not oxidise aromatic aldehydes, so benzaldehyde is not converted to benzoate.

(D)

Topics:Oxidation and reduction Haloarenes

JEE Main 2022 · 30 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 75