Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2026

For the following reaction sequence, choose the correct option \( \text{Benzene} \xrightarrow[\text{ii. } \text{NaOCl}]{\text{i. } \text{CH}_3\text{COCl}, \text{ AlCl}_3} \text{P} + \text{Q} \)

1. If \( \mathbf{P} \) is the sodium salt of a carboxylic acid, \( \mathbf{Q} \) is a primary alcohol.
2. \( \mathbf{P} \) and \( \mathbf{Q} \) are aromatic compounds.
3. If \( \mathbf{P} \) gives a carboxylic acid on acidification, \( \mathbf{Q} \) gives a poisonous gas on exposure to air and light.
4. Both \( \mathbf{P} \) and \( \mathbf{Q} \) are carbonyl compounds.