Question

In the following reaction,

• A. \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + Mg \xrightarrow{\text{ether}} C_6H_5CH_2MgBr \)
• B. \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + H_2O \xrightarrow{\text{ether}} C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
• C. \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + NaOH \xrightarrow{\text{ether}} C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
• D. \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + NaCl \xrightarrow{\text{ether}} C_6H_5CH_2Cl \)

Hint:

Nucleophilic substitution reactions with alcohols typically occur with sodium hydroxide to replace halogens with hydroxyl groups.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

This is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction, where \( \text{NaOH} \) displaces \( \text{Br} \) from \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{Br} \) and the product is \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \) (benzyl alcohol).

Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct reaction is \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + NaOH \xrightarrow{\text{ether}} C_6H_5CH_2OH \), corresponding to option (c).