Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 118
Question: What is Z in the following sequence of reactions- $ Z\xrightarrow{PCl_5}X\xrightarrow{Alc.KOH}Y\xrightarrow[( ii )H_2O;boil]{( i )Conc.H_2SO_4}Z $
Options:
A) $ CH_3CH_2CH_2OH $
B) $ CH_3CH(OH)CH_3 $
C) $ {{(CH_3CH_2)}_2}CHOH $
D) $ CH_3CH=CH_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Reagents used in the various steps indicate that the compound Z has an alcoholic group. This set of reactions is possible only when Z is $ CH_3CHOHCH_3 $ . In options a and c, Y cannot be converted back into d by the given series of reactions.
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