Identify compound \(X\) in the following sequence of reactions :
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The given sequence of reactions involves an initial chlorination followed by hydrolysis. Let's analyze the reaction step-by-step to identify compound \(X\).
The starting molecule is toluene (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_3\)).
In the first step, toluene undergoes chlorination with \(\text{Cl}_2\) in the presence of light (\(h\nu\)). This results in the formation of benzyl chloride (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}\)).
The second reaction is hydrolysis of benzyl chloride. When \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}\) is treated with water at 373 K, the chloride ion is replaced by a hydroxyl group, yielding benzyl alcohol (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}\)).
Option marked as the correct answer shows the product as benzyl alcohol, which matches our deduction.
Therefore, the compound \(X\) is benzyl chloride (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}\)). This correctly leads to benzyl alcohol after hydrolysis in the given sequence.
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