NEET Chemistry Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers / एल्कोहॉल, फीनॉल तथा ईथर Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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    In the following reaction. \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}+4H\xrightarrow{Red\,P+HI}2X+{{H}_{2}}O;\] X is

    A) ethane   

    B) ethylene

    C) butane                          

    D) propane

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Ethers are reduced by red and P and HI to alkanes through alkyl iodides \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\xrightarrow{red\,P+HI}2{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}I\xrightarrow{red\,P+HI}2{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{6}}\]


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