Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 3
Question: Diethyl ether absorbs oxygen to form
[DPMT 1984]
Options:
A) Red coloured sweet smelling compound
B) Acetic acid
C) Ether suboxide
D) Ether peroxide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OC_2H_5+O_2\to \underset{\text{Ether peroxide}}{\mathop{CH_3-\underset{O-OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{CH}}-O-}}C_2H_5}} $
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