The correct sequential order of the reagents for the given reaction is :
(A)HNO2,Fe/H+,HNO2,KI,H2O/H+
(B)HNO2,KI,Fe/H+,HNO2,H2O/ warm✓ Correct
(C)HNO2,KI,HNO2,Fe/H+,H2O/H+
(D)HNO2,Fe/H+,KI,HNO2,H2O/ warm
Answer: (B)
Solution
The reaction sequence involves: (1) Diazotization of the first aniline with HNO2, (2) Sandmeyer reaction with KI to introduce iodine, (3) Reduction of the nitro group with Fe/H+ to form aniline, (4) Second diazotization with HNO2, (5) Hydrolysis with warm water to form phenol. This sequence correctly transforms the starting material to the final product.
JEE Main · 2022 · 26 Jul 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option