Question

The following reaction occurs: \[ C_6H_6 + X \xrightarrow{\text{Reagents}} Y + Z \] What are the compounds \( X \), \( Y \), and \( Z \)?

• A. \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}\)
• B. \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\)
• C. \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\)
• D. \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\)

Hint:

When solving organic reactions, pay attention to the reagents and expected products, such as halogenation or oxidation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Reaction.
The reaction involves benzene (\( C_6H_6 \)) reacting with a reagent to form products \( Y \) and \( Z \). This is likely a substitution or addition reaction.
Step 2: Analyzing the Options.
- (A) \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}\) does not match the expected reaction path for benzene.
- (B) \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\) involves the wrong products for this reaction.
- (C) \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\) fits the expected result, indicating a substitution and oxidation reaction.
- (D) \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\) is incorrect due to the wrong products.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}, \, \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{OH}, \, \text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_3\) as it fits the expected products from the given reaction.