Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 62

Question: The starting substance for the preparation of $ CH_3I $ is

[CPMT 1975]

Options:

A) $ CH_3OH $

B) $ C_2H_5OH $

C) $ CH_3CHO $

D) $ {{(CH_3)}_2}CO $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3OH+HI\xrightarrow{ZnCl_2}CH_3I+H_2O $