JEE Main 2014ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesHardMCQ

JEE Main 2014 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution

JEE Main 2014 (06 Apr)

Question

In the reaction,

CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 A → PCl 5 B → Alc. KOH C ,

the product C is :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CEthylene

Step-by-step explanation

LiAlH4 is a reducing agent and reduces carboxylic acid to alcohol. 

CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 CH 3 - CH 2 - OH
                                                   (A)

→ PCl 5 CH 3 - CH 2 - Cl → KOH alc  CH 2 = CH 2

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