An aromic compound A of the molecular formula C8H10O on reaction with iodine and dilute NaOH gives a yellow precipitate. The structure of the compound is exprected to be:
A
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Solution
The correct option is B The compound forms a yellow precipitate with iodine and NaOH, this means that the compound gives the Iodoform test.
Thecondition for the compound to give the Iodoform test is the presence of −COCH3 group.
Thus (c) and (d) are incorrect due to absence of −COCH3 group.
Between option (a) and (b):
The molecular formula of the compound in option (a) is C8H8O and that of (b) is C8H10O
(b) is the correct option
The reaction is :