Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 126
Question: 3 moles of ethanol react with one mole of phosphorus tribromide to form 3 moles of bromoethane and one mole of X. Which of the following is X-
Options:
A) $ H_3PO_4 $
B) $ H_3PO_2 $
C) $ HPO_3 $
D) $ H_3PO_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] $ 3C_2H_5OH+PBr_3\xrightarrow{{}}3C_2H_5Br+\underset{[X]}{\mathop{H_3PO_3}} $