CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The number of benzylic hydrogen atoms in ethylbenzene is :

A
3
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
5
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
2
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
7
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 2
Benzylic hydrogen refer to the hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atom just next to the benzene group. In ethyl benzene carbon next to benzene has two hydrogen atoms only.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Aromatic Compounds - Physical Properties
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon