An organic compound X C 7 H 7 Cl when reacted with KCN / C 2 H 5 OH gave a major product Y .   Z is…

An organic compound XC7H7Cl when reacted with KCN/C2H5OH gave a major product Y. Z is formed when Y is reduced with LiAlH4. What are Y and Z?

Solution

X=

This X shows a nucleophilic substitution reaction first and forms Y. Then, Y shows a reduction reaction to form Z

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)

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