Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 68
Question: An organic compound A reacts with sodium metal and forms B. On heating with conc. $ H_2SO_4, $ A gives diethyl ether. A and B are
[AFMC 1998]
Options:
A) $ C_2H_5OH $ and $ C_2H_5ONa $
B) $ C_3H_7OH $ and $ CH_3ONa $
C) $ CH_3OH $ and $ CH_3ONa $
D) $ C_4H_9OH $ and $ C_4H_9ONa $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_2H_5OH+Na\to C_2H_5ONa $
$ 2C_2H_5OH\underset{H_2SO_4}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Conc\text{.}}}}C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5+H_2O $
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