JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which chloro derivative of benzene among the following would undergo hydrolysis most readily with aqueous sodium hydroxide to furnish the corresponding hydroxy derivative?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

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Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) Cl in 2, 4, 6‐trinitrochlorobenzene is activated by three groups at ‐and ‐positions and hence undergoes hydrolysis most readily

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