Solution
Related Formula
Gem/Vicinal Dibromide [P] excess NaNH₂ Terminal Alkyne [Q] [dil. H₂SO₄]HgSO₄ Methyl Ketone [R]Core Logic
Step 1: Compound [R] gives positive Iodoform test and negative Tollen's test [R] is a methyl ketone (acetophenone derivative, Ph-CO-CH₃).
Step 2: Hydration of alkyne [Q] gives methyl ketone [R] [Q] is phenylacetylene (Ph-C).
Step 3: Double elimination of [P] using excess NaNH₂ gives phenylacetylene [Q] [P] is geminal dibromide 1,1-dibromo-1-phenylethane (Ph-C(Br)₂CH₃).
Pattern Recognition
Sees: Positive iodoform + negative Tollen's methyl ketone. Shortcut: Oxymercuration of terminal alkyne yields methyl ketone, identifying gem-dibromide at benzylic position.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Class 12 Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids