Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 217

Question: Acetic acid and $ CH_3OH $ are obtained on large scale by destructive distillation of

Options:

A) Wood

B) Coal

C) Turpentine

D) Crude oil

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ Wood\underset{distillation}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Destructive}}}Woodgas+Tar+Charcoal $

$ +\underset{\text{(wood}\text{alcohol)}}{\mathop{CH_3OH}}+\underset{\text{(vinegar)}}{\mathop{CH_3COOH}} $