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 $