JEE Main 2020 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot
Question
Consider the following reaction :
The product 'P' gives positive ceric ammonium nitrate test. This is because of the presence of which of these –OH group(s)?
The product 'P' gives positive ceric ammonium nitrate test. This is because of the presence of which of these –OH group(s)?
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A(b) only
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