JEE Main 2021 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift
Question
Which one of the following phenols does not give colour when condensed with phthalic anhydride in presence of conc. H2SO4 ?
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Correct answer
B

Step-by-step explanation
Only p-methyl, phenol does not give any colour with phthalic anhydroxide with cons. H2SO4.
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