Question

The correct statement(s) about the following reaction sequence is (are)
Cumene `(C_(9)H_(12))underset((ii)H_(3)O^(+))overset((i)O_(2))rarrPoverset(CHCl_(3)//NaOH)rarr`
Q(major)+R(minor), `Q underset(PhCH_(2)Br)overset(NaOH)rarrS`
A. R is steam volatile
B. Q gives dark violet colouration with 1 % aqueous `FeCl_(3)` solution.
C. S gives yellow precipitate with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine.
D. S gives dark violet colouration with 1 % aqueous `FeCl_(3)` solution.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B::C

(b) Q give a dark violet colouration with 1 % aqueous `FeCl_(3)` solution due to the presence of phenolic group.
(c) (S) gives yellow precipitate with 2, 4 D.N.P.