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 $