Carboxylic Acids Question 75

Question: In the reaction $ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}(A)\xrightarrow{I_2+NaOH}(B)\xrightarrow{Ag\text{(Dust)}}(C) $ the final product C is

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5I $

B) $ C_2H_5OH $

C) $ C_2H_2 $

D) $ CH_3COCH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}CH_3CH_2OH $

$ CH_3CH_2OH\xrightarrow{I_2/NaOH}CHI_3\xrightarrow{Ag}C_2H_2 $