Hydrocarbons Question 244

Question: What is the end product of the following sequences of operations- $ CaC_2\xrightarrow{H_2O}A\xrightarrow[H{g^{2+}}]{dil.H_2SO_4}B\xrightarrow[H_2]{Ni}C $

Options:

A) Methyl alcohol

B) Acetaldehyde

C) $ C_2H_5OH $

D) $ C_2H_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ CaC_2\xrightarrow{H_2O}CH\equiv CH\xrightarrow[H{g^{2+}}]{dil.H_2SO_4}CH_3CHO\xrightarrow[H_2]{Ni}C_2H_5OH $