Single Choice

An organic compound A reacts with sodium metal and forms B. On heating with conc. $$ H_2SO_4 $$ A gives diethyl ether, A and B are

A$$ C_2H_5 OH $$ and $$ C_2H_5ONa $$
Correct Answer
B$$ C_3H_7OH $$ and $$ CH_3ONa $$
C$$ CH_3OH $$ and $$ CH_3ONa $$
D$$ C_4H_9OH $$ and $$ C_4H_9ON a $$

Solution

$$ \underset {A}{C_2H_5OH} +Na \rightarrow \underset {B}{C_2H_2ONa} $$

$$ 2C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow [ H_2SO_4]{Conc.} C_2H_5 -O-C_2H_5 +H_2 O $$

Option A is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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How is ethyl iodide converted into diethyl ether ?

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Formation of diethyl ether from ethanol is based on a:

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Structure of diethyl ether is formed by:

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The compound formed when ethyl bromide is heated with dry silver oxide is

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Ethyl bromide can be converted into diethyl ether by:

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Diethyl ether is obtained by the reaction of:

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