Question

A compund `X(C_8H_10O)` upon treatment with alkaline solution of iodine gives a yellow precipitate. The filtrate on acidifiction gives a whit solid `Y(C_7H_6O_2)` Write the strctures of X and Y.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - b
Since the compound X`(C_8H_10O)` gives haloform reaction (i.e.,forms iodoform on reaction with `I_2+NaOH,`so it must contain either `-undersetO underset(||)C-CH_3 " or " -underset(OH)underset(|)CHCH_3`group.
From the molecular formula of X aromatic content of the compound is evident i.e. it contains a benzene ring
The given reactions are: