Hydrocarbons Question 219
Question: If ethylene, carbon monoxide and water is heated at high temperature, which of the following is formed [AIIMS 2000]
Options:
A) $ C_4H_8O_2 $
B) $ C_2H_5COOH $
C) $ CH_3COOH $
D) $ CH_2=CH-COOH $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \underset{Ethylene}{\mathop{C_2H_4}}+CO+H_2O\xrightarrow{\text{Ligh temp}\text{.}}\underset{\text{Propionic acid}}{\mathop{C_2H_5-COOH}} $
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