Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 74
Question: Ethyl bromide can be converted into ethyl alcohol by
[KCET 1989]
Options:
A) Heating with dilute hydrochloric acid and zinc
B) Boiling with an alcoholic solution of KOH
C) The action of moist silver oxide
D) Refluxing methanol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ Ag_2O+H_2O\to 2AgOH $
$ C_2H_5Br+AgOH\to C_2H_5OH+AgBr $
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