JEE Main 2025 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2025 (4 Apr Shift 1)
Question
Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound (X) which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces compound (Y).The compound Y is treated with zinc metal to produce compound . Identify the structure of compound from the following option.
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Correct answer
B

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