JEE Main 2019ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)

Question

An organic compound X showing the following solubility profile is:

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Correct answer
Am-Cresol

Step-by-step explanation

Meta-cresol

the group should be base sensitivity means it should have acidic hydrogen because it is soluble in 10% NaOH and it should be less acidic than H2CO3 because it is insoluble in NaHCO3.

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