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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Pick the reactions which can be used to distinguish between n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.
(A) Haloform reaction
(B) Dehydration
(C) Dehydrogenation with \(\mathrm{Cu} / 573 \mathrm{~K}\)
(D) Oxidation with \(\mathrm{CrO}_3\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (C) and (D) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (B), (C) and (D) only
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(B) (A), (C) and (D) only

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n-propyl alcohol is a primary alcohol, isopropyl alcohol is a secondary alcohol. (A) Haloform reaction: n-propyl alcohol (no) vs. isopropyl alcohol (yes). Distinguishes. (B) Dehydration: Both form propene. Does not distinguish. (C) Dehydrogenation with…
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