Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 2
Question: Which of the following product is formed, when ether is exposed to air
[AIIMS 2000; RPMT 2002]
Options:
A) Oxide
B) Alkanes
C) Alkenes
D) Peroxide of diethyl ether
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5+O_2\underset{25^{o}C}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{hv}}}CH_3-CH(OOH)-O-C_2H_5 $