Arrrange the following groups of compounds in order of decreasing acidity:
(ii) Â Â Â Phenol, o-chlorophenol, m-chlorophenol, p-chlorophenol.
(iii) Â o-cresol, m-cresol, p-cresol, phenol.
Write the structures of the major products expected from the following reactions:
(a) Â Â Â Mononitration of 3-methylphenol.
(b) Â Â Â Dinitration of 3-methylphenol.
(c) Â Â Mononitration of phenyl methanoate.
How are the following conversions carried out?
Benzyl chloride → Benzyl alcohol.
How are the following conversions carried out?
Ethyl magnesium chloride → Propane- 1-ol.