JEE Main 2015ChemistryHydrocarbonsHardMCQ

JEE Main 2015Hydrocarbons Question with Solution

JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)

Question

A compound A with molecular formula C10H13Cl, gives a white precipitate on adding silver nitrate solution. A on reacting with alcoholic KOH gives compound B as the main product. B on ozonolysis, gives C and D. C gives Cannizaro reaction, but not aldol condensation. D gives aldol condensation, but not Cannizaro reaction. A is

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Correct answer
B

Step-by-step explanation

Chlorine attached to tertiary carbon will give alkene (Saytzeff Rule).

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