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}} $