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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2019 · 11 Jan · Shift 2 · Q1
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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2019 · 11 Jan · Shift 2 · Q1

JEE MainChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following compounds will produce a precipitate with AgNO3AgNO_3AgNO3​ ?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 136 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 136 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 136 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2019 (Online) 11th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 136 English Option 4
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Correct answer: B

The question asks:

Which compound will produce a precipitate with AgNO3AgNO_3AgNO3​?

However, the actual structures/formulae for Options A, B, C, and D are missing in the prompt. Since reaction with AgNO3AgNO_3AgNO3​ depends entirely on the nature of the halogen-containing compound, the options are essential.

1. Principle involved

When an organic halide is treated with AgNO3AgNO_3AgNO3​ (usually alcoholic AgNO3AgNO_3AgNO3​), a precipitate of silver halide may form:

R−X+Ag+→AgX↓R-X + Ag^+ \rightarrow AgX \downarrowR−X+Ag+→AgX↓

But this happens readily only when the halide ion can be released easily.

Compounds that usually give precipitate readily

  • Tertiary alkyl halides
  • Allylic halides
  • Benzylic halides

These react fast because they form relatively stable carbocations or undergo easy ionization.

Compounds that usually do not give precipitate easily

  • Aryl halides (like chlorobenzene, bromobenzene)
  • Vinyl halides

This is because the C−XC-XC−X bond has partial double-bond character and is difficult to break.

2. Issue with this question

Since the structures/options are not visible, it is impossible to independently derive whether A, B, C, or D gives the precipitate.

3. Comparison with stored answer

The stored correct answer is B. Because the options are missing, I cannot verify it from first principles.

So I cannot confidently confirm the correctness of B, though I will report the stored answer as the only available answer choice indication.

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