Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 305
Question: In the following reaction $ C_2H_5OC_2H_5+4
[H]\xrightarrow{\text{Red P}+HI}2X+H_2O, $ X is [MP PMT 2002]
Options:
A) Ethane
B) Ethylene
C) Butane
D) Propane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OC_2H_5\underset{\begin{smallmatrix} Cleavageof \\ \text{ }ethers \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{RedP/HI}}}2C_2H_5I $
$ \underset{Reduction}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{RedP/HI}}}\underset{Ethane}{\mathop{2C_2H_6}} $
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