Question

An organic compound X (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)O) on reaction with zinc dust gives Y. The product Y reacts with CH\(_3\)COCl in presence of anhydrous AlCl\(_3\) to give Z (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)O). The compounds X, Y, and Z are respectively

• A. benzaldehyde, benzene, methyl phenyl ketone
• B. phenol, benzene, acetophenone
• C. phenol, naphthalene, acetophenone
• D. benzene, phenol, diphenyl ketone
• E. cyclohexanol, cyclohexane, benzophenone

Hint:

Zinc dust reduces phenols to benzene, and benzene reacts with acyl chlorides to give ketones in the presence of AlCl\(_3\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: The reduction of phenol (X) by zinc dust gives benzene (Y). 
Step 2: Benzene (Y) reacts with acetyl chloride (CH\(_3\)COCl) in presence of AlCl\(_3\) to give acetophenone (Z).