Q.

Consider the following reaction sequence

Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral FeCl3 solution.

Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.  [2026]

1 Both compounds x and y will dissolve in NaOH.  
2 Compound y will dissolve in NaHCO3 and evolve a gas.  
3 Compound x is more acidic than compound y.  
4 Both compounds x and y will burn with sooty flame.  

Ans.

(3)