JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 7. Alcohol, phenol and ethers
Given below are two statements. Statement \(I:\) On heating with \(KHSO _{4}\), glycerol is dehydrated and acrolein is formed. Statement \(II:\) Acrolein has fruity odour and can be used to test glycerol's presence.Choose the correct option.
- A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct.
- B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect
- C Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.
- D Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Acrolein has a pungent, suffocating odour.Acrolein is used to detect presence of glycerol
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