Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 83
Question: A compound of the formula $ C_4H _{10}O $ reacts with sodium and undergoes oxidation to give a carbonyl compound which does not reduce Tollen’s reagent, the original compound is
Options:
A) Diethyl ether
B) n-Butyl alcohol
C) Isobutyl alcohol
D) sec-Butyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Since the compound $ (C_4H _{10}O) $ react with sodium, it must be alcohol (option b, c, or d). As it is oxidised to carbonyl compound which does not reduce Tollen’s reagent, the carbonyl compound should be a ketone and the $ C_4H _{10}O $ should be a secondary alcohol, i.e. sec-butyl alcohol; other two given alcohols are $ 1{}^\circ $ .
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