Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 235
Question: Which of the following will be obtained by keeping ether in contact with air for a long time
[RPMT 2003]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_5-O-CH\ (CH_3)-O-OH $
B) $ C_2H_5-OCH_2-OH $
C) $ C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5OH $
D) $ CH_3-O\ CH\ (CH_3)-O-OH $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ R-O-R’\xrightarrow{O_2/light} $
$ C_2H_5-O-CH(CH_3)-O-OH $
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