12th Class Chemistry Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers / एल्कोहॉल, फीनॉल तथा ईथर Question Bank Case Based (MCQs) - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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    Breathalyzer tubes used to detect alcohol intoxicated truck drivers contain the dichromate salt. This use is based on 

    A) reduction of dichromate to give a characteristic colour           

    B) reduction of dichromate to give a characteristic smell

    C) the conversion of alcohol to \[C{{O}_{2}}\] and aldehyde

    D) oxidation of dichromate to \[C{{r}^{3+}}\] salt.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In this reaction of potasssium dichromate, alcohol and dil. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\], chromate (orange) is reduced to \[C{{r}^{3+}}\] (green).


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