Question

Identify P and Q respectively of the following reaction:

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

Benzylic OH groups are highly reactive in nucleophilic substitution.
Identify leaving group and nucleophile to predict P and Q.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In the given reaction: - The reaction involves a substitution of a benzylic OH group in the presence of NaI. - This leads to formation of sodium carboxylate salt (P) – \ch{COONa}. - The byproduct from this reaction is NaI (Q). Hence, the correct products are: \[ P = \ch{COONa},\quad Q = \ch{NaI} \]