Which of the following n mole compound is obtained when 2n moles of C_6H_5Cl treated of with 2n mole sodium atom in dry ether?

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following n mole compound is obtained when 2n moles of treated of with 2n mole sodium atom in dry ether?

(A)BiphenylCorrect
(B)Toluene
(C)Phenol
(D)Benzene

Answer: (A)

Solution

When an aryl halide alone is heated with sodium in dry ether, two aryl groups couple (the Fittig reaction): . Thus mol of chlorobenzene and mol of Na give

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