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NEET 2020 — Chemistry

All 45 Chemistry questions we hold from this paper, of the 180 on the site for this sitting — every option and the answer key. 4 marks each, −1 for a wrong answer.

Chemistry

45 questions, one correct option each. +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one, nothing for a blank.

Q1openChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Molecular orbital theory

Identify a molecule which does not exist.

  1. A.He2\mathrm{He_2}✓
  2. B.Li2\mathrm{Li_2}
  3. C.C2\mathrm{C_2}
  4. D.O2\mathrm{O_2}

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Q2openEquilibrium · Solubility product and common-ion effect

Find the solubility of Ni(OH)2\mathrm{Ni(OH)_2} in 0.1 M NaOH. Given that the ionic product of Ni(OH)2\mathrm{Ni(OH)_2} is 2×10−152 \times 10^{-15}.

  1. A.2×10−132 \times 10^{-13} M✓
  2. B.2×10−82 \times 10^{-8} M
  3. C.1×10−131 \times 10^{-13} M
  4. D.1×1081 \times 10^{8} M

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Q3openThe p-Block Elements · Group 13 and 14 elements

Identify the correct statements from the following:

(a) CO2(g)\mathrm{CO_2(g)} is used as a refrigerant for ice cream and frozen food.

(b) The structure of C60\mathrm{C_{60}} contains twelve six-membered rings and twenty five-membered rings.

(c) ZSM-5, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline.

(d) CO is a colourless and odourless gas.

  1. A.(a), (b) and (c) only
  2. B.(a) and (c) only
  3. C.(b) and (c) only
  4. D.(c) and (d) only✓

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Q4openThermodynamics · Entropy and Gibbs energy, spontaneity

Hydrolysis of sucrose is given by the following reaction:

Sucrose+H2O⇌Glucose+Fructose\mathrm{Sucrose + H_2O \rightleftharpoons Glucose + Fructose}

If the equilibrium constant (KCK_C) is 2×10132 \times 10^{13} at 300 K, the value of ΔrG∘\Delta_rG^\circ at the same temperature will be:

  1. A.−8.314 J mol−1 K−1×300 K×ln⁡(2×1013)-8.314\ \mathrm{J\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}} \times 300\ \mathrm{K} \times \ln(2 \times 10^{13})✓
  2. B.8.314 J mol−1 K−1×300 K×ln⁡(2×1013)8.314\ \mathrm{J\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}} \times 300\ \mathrm{K} \times \ln(2 \times 10^{13})
  3. C.8.314 J mol−1 K−1×300 K×ln⁡(3×1013)8.314\ \mathrm{J\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}} \times 300\ \mathrm{K} \times \ln(3 \times 10^{13})
  4. D.−8.314 J mol−1 K−1×300 K×ln⁡(4×1013)-8.314\ \mathrm{J\,mol^{-1}\,K^{-1}} \times 300\ \mathrm{K} \times \ln(4 \times 10^{13})

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Q5openHydrocarbons · Aromatic hydrocarbons: electrophilic substitution, directing effects

Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions.

Question 95 as printed in the NEET 2020 booklet

  1. A.Chlorobenzene
  2. B.Benzyl chloride (C6H5CH2Cl\mathrm{C_6H_5CH_2Cl})
  3. C.Benzal chloride (C6H5CHCl2\mathrm{C_6H_5CHCl_2})✓
  4. D.Benzotrichloride (C6H5CCl3\mathrm{C_6H_5CCl_3})

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Q6openThe d- and f-Block Elements · Lanthanoids and actinoids

Identify the incorrect match.

Name IUPAC official name
(a) Unnilunium (i) Mendelevium
(b) Unniltrium (ii) Lawrencium
(c) Unnilhexium (iii) Seaborgium
(d) Unununnium (iv) Darmstadtium
  1. A.(a), (i)
  2. B.(b), (ii)
  3. C.(c), (iii)
  4. D.(d), (iv)✓

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Q7open

An element has a body-centred cubic (bcc) structure with a cell edge of 288 pm. The atomic radius is:

  1. A.34×288\dfrac{\sqrt3}{4} \times 288 pm✓
  2. B.24×288\dfrac{\sqrt2}{4} \times 288 pm
  3. C.43×288\dfrac{4}{\sqrt3} \times 288 pm
  4. D.42×288\dfrac{4}{\sqrt2} \times 288 pm

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Q8openChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Hydrogen bonding and dipole moment

Which of the following sets of molecules will have zero dipole moment?

  1. A.Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,4-dichlorobenzene
  2. B.Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,3-dichlorobenzene
  3. C.Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,3-dichlorobenzene
  4. D.Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,4-dichlorobenzene✓

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Q9openElectrochemistry · Electrolysis and Faraday's laws; batteries and corrosion

On electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using platinum (Pt) electrodes, the product obtained at the anode will be:

  1. A.Hydrogen gas
  2. B.Oxygen gas✓
  3. C.H2S\mathrm{H_2S} gas
  4. D.SO2\mathrm{SO_2} gas

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Q10openAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Nucleophilic addition reactions

The reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride, followed by hydrolysis, will give:

  1. A.Isopropyl alcohol
  2. B.Sec-butyl alcohol
  3. C.Tert-butyl alcohol✓
  4. D.Isobutyl alcohol

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Q11openThe p-Block Elements · Group 15 and 16: nitrogen, oxygen families

Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur has a −O−O−-\mathrm{O{-}O{-}} linkage?

  1. A.H2SO3\mathrm{H_2SO_3}, sulphurous acid
  2. B.H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}, sulphuric acid
  3. C.H2S2O8\mathrm{H_2S_2O_8}, peroxodisulphuric acid✓
  4. D.H2S2O7\mathrm{H_2S_2O_7}, pyrosulphuric acid

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Q12openAmines · Basicity of amines

Which of the following amines will give the carbylamine test?

Question 102 as printed in the NEET 2020 booklet

  1. A.Aniline (C6H5NH2\mathrm{C_6H_5NH_2})✓
  2. B.N-methylaniline (C6H5NHCH3\mathrm{C_6H_5NHCH_3})
  3. C.N,N-dimethylaniline (C6H5N(CH3)2\mathrm{C_6H_5N(CH_3)_2})
  4. D.N-ethylaniline (C6H5NHC2H5\mathrm{C_6H_5NHC_2H_5})

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Q13openCoordination Compounds · Valence bond and crystal field theory

The calculated spin-only magnetic moment of the Cr2+\mathrm{Cr^{2+}} ion is:

  1. A.3.87 BM
  2. B.4.90 BM✓
  3. C.5.92 BM
  4. D.2.84 BM

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Q14openThermodynamics · First law, enthalpy and Hess's law

The correct option for the free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic conditions is:

  1. A.q=0, ΔT=0q = 0,\ \Delta T = 0 and w=0w = 0✓
  2. B.q=0, ΔT<0q = 0,\ \Delta T < 0 and w>0w > 0
  3. C.q<0, ΔT=0q < 0,\ \Delta T = 0 and w=0w = 0
  4. D.q>0, ΔT>0q > 0,\ \Delta T > 0 and w>0w > 0

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Q15openSolutions · Colligative properties

The freezing-point depression constant (KfK_f) of benzene is 5.12 K kg mol−15.12\ \mathrm{K\,kg\,mol^{-1}}. The freezing-point depression for a solution of molality 0.078 m containing a non-electrolyte solute in benzene is (rounded to two decimal places):

  1. A.0.20 K
  2. B.0.80 K
  3. C.0.40 K✓
  4. D.0.60 K

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Q16openElectrochemistry · Electrolysis and Faraday's laws; batteries and corrosion

The number of faradays (FF) required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2\mathrm{CaCl_2} (atomic mass of Ca = 40 g mol⁻¹) is:

  1. A.1✓
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4

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Q17openAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Named reactions: aldol, Cannizzaro, Clemmensen, Wolff–Kishner

The reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in the presence of dilute NaOH is known as:

  1. A.Aldol condensation
  2. B.Cannizzaro's reaction
  3. C.Cross-Cannizzaro's reaction
  4. D.Cross-aldol condensation✓

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Q18openPurification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds · Purification methods: crystallisation, distillation, chromatography

Paper chromatography is an example of:

  1. A.Adsorption chromatography
  2. B.Partition chromatography✓
  3. C.Thin-layer chromatography
  4. D.Column chromatography

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Q19openChemical Kinetics · Rate law, order and molecularity

An increase in the concentration of the reactants of a reaction leads to a change in:

  1. A.Activation energy
  2. B.Heat of reaction
  3. C.Threshold energy
  4. D.Collision frequency✓

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Q20openSome Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Mole concept and molar mass

A mixture of N2\mathrm{N_2} and Ar gases in a cylinder contains 7 g of N2\mathrm{N_2} and 8 g of Ar. If the total pressure of the mixture of the gases in the cylinder is 27 bar, the partial pressure of N2\mathrm{N_2} is: (atomic masses in g mol⁻¹: N = 14, Ar = 40)

  1. A.9 bar
  2. B.12 bar
  3. C.15 bar✓
  4. D.18 bar

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Q21open

Identify the correct statement from the following:

  1. A.Wrought iron is impure iron with 4% carbon
  2. B.Blister copper has a blistered appearance due to the evolution of CO2\mathrm{CO_2}
  3. C.Vapour-phase refining is carried out for nickel by the Van Arkel method
  4. D.Pig iron can be moulded into a variety of shapes✓

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Q22openOrganic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques · Electronic effects: inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation

A tertiary-butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary-butyl carbocation because of:

  1. A.The −I-I effect of −CH3-\mathrm{CH_3} groups
  2. B.The +R+R effect of −CH3-\mathrm{CH_3} groups
  3. C.The −R-R effect of −CH3-\mathrm{CH_3} groups
  4. D.Hyperconjugation✓

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Q23open

Which of the following is a cationic detergent?

  1. A.Sodium lauryl sulphate
  2. B.Sodium stearate
  3. C.Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide✓
  4. D.Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

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Q24openHaloalkanes and Haloarenes · Nucleophilic substitution: SN1 and SN2

The elimination reaction of 2-bromopentane to form pent-2-ene is:

(a)Aβ(a) A \beta-elimination reaction

(b) In accordance with Zaitsev's rule

(c) A dehydrohalogenation reaction

(d) A dehydration reaction

  1. A.(a), (b), (c)✓
  2. B.(a), (c), (d)
  3. C.(b), (c), (d)
  4. D.(a), (b), (d)

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Q25openSolutions · Concentration terms, Henry's and Raoult's laws

The mixture which shows positive deviation from Raoult's law is:

  1. A.Ethanol + acetone✓
  2. B.Benzene + toluene
  3. C.Acetone + chloroform
  4. D.Chloroethane + bromoethane

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Q26openCoordination Compounds · Valence bond and crystal field theory

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing field strength of ligands in forming coordination compounds?

  1. A.SCN−<F−<C2O42−<CN−\mathrm{SCN^- < F^- < C_2O_4^{2-} < CN^-}✓
  2. B.SCN−<F−<CN−<C2O42−\mathrm{SCN^- < F^- < CN^- < C_2O_4^{2-}}
  3. C.F−<SCN−<C2O42−<CN−\mathrm{F^- < SCN^- < C_2O_4^{2-} < CN^-}
  4. D.CN−<C2O42−<SCN−<F−\mathrm{CN^- < C_2O_4^{2-} < SCN^- < F^-}

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Q27openBiomolecules · Proteins, enzymes and vitamins

Which of the following is a basic amino acid?

  1. A.Serine
  2. B.Alanine
  3. C.Tyrosine
  4. D.Lysine✓

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Q28open

HCl gas was passed through a solution containing CaCl2\mathrm{CaCl_2}, MgCl2\mathrm{MgCl_2} and NaCl. Which compound(s) crystallise(s) out?

  1. A.Both MgCl2\mathrm{MgCl_2} and CaCl2\mathrm{CaCl_2}
  2. B.Only NaCl✓
  3. C.Only MgCl2\mathrm{MgCl_2}
  4. D.NaCl\mathrm{NaCl}, MgCl2\mathrm{MgCl_2} and CaCl2\mathrm{CaCl_2}

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Q29open

Which of the following is a natural polymer?

  1. A.cis-1,4-Polyisoprene✓
  2. B.Poly(butadiene-styrene)
  3. C.Polybutadiene
  4. D.Poly(butadiene-acrylonitrile)

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Q30openThe p-Block Elements · Group 13 and 14 elements

Which of the following is not correct about carbon monoxide?

  1. A.It forms carboxyhaemoglobin
  2. B.It reduces the oxygen-carrying ability of blood
  3. C.Carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is less stable than oxyhaemoglobin✓
  4. D.It is produced due to incomplete combustion

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Q31openBiomolecules · Carbohydrates

Sucrose on hydrolysis gives:

  1. A.β\beta-D-glucose + α\alpha-D-fructose
  2. B.α\alpha-D-glucose + β\beta-D-glucose
  3. C.α\alpha-D-glucose + β\beta-D-fructose✓
  4. D.α\alpha-D-fructose + β\beta-D-fructose

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Q32openBiomolecules · Proteins, enzymes and vitamins

The following metal ion activates many enzymes, participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP, and, with sodium, is responsible for the transmission of nerve signals.

  1. A.Iron
  2. B.Copper
  3. C.Calcium
  4. D.Potassium✓

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Q33openSome Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Mole concept and molar mass

Which one of the following has the maximum number of atoms?

  1. A.1 g of Ag(s) (atomic mass of Ag = 108)
  2. B.1 g of Mg(s) (atomic mass of Mg = 24)
  3. C.1 g of O2(g)\mathrm{O_2(g)} (atomic mass of O = 16)
  4. D.1 g of Li(s) (atomic mass of Li = 7)✓

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Q34openStructure of Atom · Electronic configuration, Aufbau, Pauli, Hund

The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in 71175Lu^{175}_{71}\mathrm{Lu}, respectively, are:

  1. A.71, 104 and 71✓
  2. B.104, 71 and 71
  3. C.71, 71 and 104
  4. D.175, 104 and 71

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Q35openRedox Reactions · Oxidation number and balancing redox equations

What is the change in the oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction?

CH4(g)+4Cl2(g)→CCl4(l)+4HCl(g)\mathrm{CH_4(g) + 4Cl_2(g) \rightarrow CCl_4(l) + 4HCl(g)}

  1. A.+4 to +4
  2. B.0 to +4
  3. C.−4-4 to +4✓
  4. D.0 to −4-4

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Q36openThe d- and f-Block Elements · Transition elements: trends and properties

Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. A.Cr2+\mathrm{Cr^{2+}} (d4d^4) is a stronger reducing agent than Fe2+\mathrm{Fe^{2+}} (d6d^6) in water
  2. B.Transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and form complexes
  3. C.Interstitial compounds are those formed when small atoms like H, C or N are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals
  4. D.The oxidation states of chromium in CrO42−\mathrm{CrO_4^{2-}} and Cr2O72−\mathrm{Cr_2O_7^{2-}} are not the same✓

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Q37openThermodynamics · Entropy and Gibbs energy, spontaneity

For the reaction 2Cl(g)→Cl2(g)\mathrm{2Cl(g) \rightarrow Cl_2(g)}, the correct option is:

  1. A.ΔrH>0\Delta_rH > 0 and ΔrS>0\Delta_rS > 0
  2. B.ΔrH>0\Delta_rH > 0 and ΔrS<0\Delta_rS < 0
  3. C.ΔrH<0\Delta_rH < 0 and ΔrS>0\Delta_rS > 0
  4. D.ΔrH<0\Delta_rH < 0 and ΔrS<0\Delta_rS < 0✓

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Q38open

Measuring zeta potential is useful in determining which property of a colloidal solution?

  1. A.Viscosity
  2. B.Solubility
  3. C.Stability of the colloidal particles✓
  4. D.Size of the colloidal particles

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Q39openThe p-Block Elements · Group 15 and 16: nitrogen, oxygen families

Urea reacts with water to form A, which decomposes to form B. B, when passed through Cu2+(aq)\mathrm{Cu^{2+}(aq)}, forms a deep-blue-coloured solution C. What is the formula of C from the following?

  1. A.CuSO4\mathrm{CuSO_4}
  2. B.[Cu(NH3)4]2+\mathrm{[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}}✓
  3. C.Cu(OH)2\mathrm{Cu(OH)_2}
  4. D.CuCO3⋅Cu(OH)2\mathrm{CuCO_3 \cdot Cu(OH)_2}

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Q40open

Match the following and identify the correct option.

List-I List-II
(a) CO(g)+H2(g)\mathrm{CO(g) + H_2(g)} (i) Mg(HCO3)2+Ca(HCO3)2\mathrm{Mg(HCO_3)_2 + Ca(HCO_3)_2}
(b) Temporary hardness of water (ii) An electron-deficient hydride
(c) B2H6\mathrm{B_2H_6} (iii) Synthesis gas
(d) H2O2\mathrm{H_2O_2} (iv) Non-planar structure

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)✓
  2. B.(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
  3. C.(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  4. D.(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

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Q41openClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties · Periodic trends: radius, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity

Match the following.

Oxide Nature
(a) CO (i) Basic
(b) BaO (ii) Neutral
(c) Al2O3\mathrm{Al_2O_3} (iii) Acidic
(d) Cl2O7\mathrm{Cl_2O_7} (iv) Amphoteric

Choose the correct option:

  1. A.(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
  2. B.(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)✓
  3. C.(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
  4. D.(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

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Q42openChemical Kinetics · Integrated rate equations and half-life

The rate constant for a first order reaction is 4.606×10−3 s−14.606 \times 10^{-3}\ \mathrm{s^{-1}}. The time required to reduce 2.0 g of the reactant to 0.2 g is:

  1. A.100 s
  2. B.200 s
  3. C.500 s✓
  4. D.1000 s

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Q43openHydrocarbons · Alkenes and alkynes: addition reactions, Markovnikov

An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the products. Its structure is:

Question 133 as printed in the NEET 2020 booklet

  1. A.1-Propylidenecyclohexane
  2. B.3-Allylcyclohexene
  3. C.Allylcyclohexane✓
  4. D.3-Propylcyclohexene

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Q44openHydrocarbons · Alkanes: conformations and reactions

Which of the following alkanes cannot be made in good yield by the Wurtz reaction?

  1. A.n-Hexane
  2. B.2,3-Dimethylbutane
  3. C.n-Heptane✓
  4. D.n-Butane

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Q45openAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Ethers: preparation and cleavage

Anisole on cleavage with HI gives:

  1. A.Phenol + CH3I\mathrm{CH_3I}✓
  2. B.Iodobenzene + CH3OH\mathrm{CH_3OH}
  3. C.Phenol + C2H5I\mathrm{C_2H_5I}
  4. D.Iodobenzene + C2H5OH\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}

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