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 $