COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which of the following combinations can be used to synthesised ethanol?
- A \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{MgI}\) and \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\)
- B \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{MgI}\) and HCHO
- C \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{MgI}\) and \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}\)
- D \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{MgI}\) and \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{MgI}\) and HCHO
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Ethanol can be synthesised as follows:
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