An antiseptic dettol is a mixture of two compounds 'A' and 'B' where A has 6π electrons and B has 2π electrons. What is 'B'?
(A)Bithionol
(B)Terpineol✓ Correct
(C)Chloroxylenol
(D)Chloramphenicol
Answer: (B)
Solution
Dettol is a mixture of chloroxylenol and terpineol. Chloroxylenol is an aromatic compound with a benzene ring containing 6π electrons (compound A). Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol with one C=C double bond, contributing 2π electrons (compound B). Therefore, compound B is terpineol.
JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option