Chemistry · Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)

JEE Advanced 2021 — Paper 1 — Question 15

The reaction of $\mathbf{Q}$ with PhSNa yields an organic compound (major product) that gives positive Carius test on treatment with

$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ followed by addition of $\mathrm{BaCl}_{2}$ . The correct option(s) for $\mathbf{Q}$ is(are)

Answer: A, D

In option (B) and (C), $\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ group (an EWG) is not present ortho or para position wrt the leaving group, so

$\mathrm{ArSN}{ }^{2}$ reaction will not be possible.

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