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Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2023 · 31 January, Shift 1

An organic compound 'A' with empirical formula C6H6OC_6H_6O gives sooty flame on burning. Its reaction with bromine solution in low polarity solvent results in high yield of B. B is:

  • A
    Phenol ring with an OH group and a bromine substituent at the para position on the benzene ring.
  • B
    Five-membered oxygen-containing ring with one double bond and a CH2CH2Br side chain attached.
  • C
    Five-membered oxygen-containing saturated ring with one bromine and one CH2CH3 substituent on adjacent carbons.
  • D
    Phenol ring with an OH group and a bromine substituent at the ortho position on the benzene ring.

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