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4. An organic compound (X) with molecular formula, C7H8O is insoluble in aqueous NaHCO3 but dissolves in NaOH. When treated with bromine water (X) rapidly gives (Y),C7H5OBr3 . The compounds (X) and (Y) respectively, are

Q. An organic compound (X) with molecular formula, C7​H8​O is insoluble in aqueous NaHCO3​ but dissolves in NaOH. When treated with bromine water (X) rapidly gives (Y),C7​H5​OBr3​ . The compounds (X) and (Y) respectively, are 5099 229 KEAMKEAM 2008Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Report Error A

benzyl alcohol and 2,4,6-tribromo-3- methoxy benzene

8% B

benzyl alcohol and 2,4,6-tribromo-3-methyl phenol

16% C

o-cresol and 3,4,5-tribromo-2-methyl phenol

22% D

methoxybenzene and 2,4,6-tribromo-3- methoxy benzene

5% E

m-cresol and 2,4,6-tribromo-3-methyl phenol

5%

Solution:

Compound X (C7​H8​O) insoluble in aqueous NaHCO3​ but soluble in NaOH, so it is a phenol. Since the number of carbon atoms remains the same after bromination, the compound must be meta cresol and reactions takes place as follows: