Consider the following reactions. Total number of electrons in the π bonds and lone pair of electrons in the product (X) is : [figure]
- 12
- 16
- 14
- 18
Answer
(4) 18
Solution
(i) As per NCERT, on prolonged heating with HI glucose gives n-hexane (proof of a straight chain of six C atoms).
(ii) n-C6H14 [10-20 atm]V2O5, 773 K C6H6 (aromatisation)
(iii) Friedel–Crafts acylation: C6H6 + C6H5COCl anhyd. AlCl3 C6H5COC6H5 + HCl
X = benzophenone [figure]
π electrons: two benzene rings = 2 × 6 = 12; C=O = 2 ⇒ 14
Lone-pair electrons: 2 lone pairs on O = 4
∴ Total = 14 + 4 = 18
Answer: (4)