Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 279

Question: When ethyl alcohol $ (C_2H_5OH) $ is mixed with ammonia and passed over heated alumina, the compound formed is

[DPMT 1981; CBSE PMT 1989]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5NH_2 $

B) $ C_2H_4 $

C) $ C_2H_5OC_2H_5 $

D) $ CH_3OCH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_2H_5OH+NH_3\xrightarrow{Al_2O_3}C_2H_5NH_2+H_2O $