Asked in PMC Practice Test 3 (2022) 2022Moderate

An aromatic compound that cannot be obtained from coal tar is:

Correct answer: D. Diphenylmethane

  • A. Benzene
  • B. Toluene
  • C. Phenol
  • D. Diphenylmethane

Explanation

Diphenylmethane is a synthetic compound manufactured by 'The Friedel-Craft Reaction' of benzyl chloride with benzene in the presence of aluminum chloride.

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