Bottles containing C 6 H 5 I and C 6 H 5 CH 2 I lost their original labels. They were…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Halogens

Bottles containing C6H5I and C6H5CH2I lost their original labels. They were labelled ‘A’ and ‘B’ for testing. ‘A’ and ‘B’ were separately taken in test tubes and boiled with NaOH solution. The end solution in each tube was made acidic with dilute HNO3 and then some AgNO3 solution was added. Substance ‘B’ give a yellow precipitate. Which one of the following statements is true for this experiment?
  1. A was C6H5I
  2. A was C6H5CH2I
  3. B was C6H5I
  4. Addition of HNO3 was unnecessary

Answer

(A) A was C 6 H 5 I

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