Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
In the reaction, underset("(Vapour)")(C(...

In the reaction, `underset("(Vapour)")(C_(2)H_(5)Oh)overset(Cu)underset(300^(@)C)rarrX`
The molecular formula of X is

A

`C_(4)H_(5)O`

B

`C_(4)H_(10)O`

C

`C_(2)H_(4)O`

D

`C_(2)H_(6)`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Alcohols are oxidised by hot copper to give aldehydes.
`C_(2)H_(5)OH overset(Cu)underset(300^(@)C)rarr underset("Acetaldehyde")(CH_(3)CHO) or C_(2)H_(4)O`
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    MHTCET PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS AND PRACTICE PAPERS|Exercise PRACTICE EXERCISE (Exercise 2 (MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS))|103 Videos

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    MHTCET PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS AND PRACTICE PAPERS|Exercise MHT CET Corner|33 Videos

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    MHTCET PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS AND PRACTICE PAPERS|Exercise MHT CET Corner|33 Videos

  • ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

    MHTCET PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS AND PRACTICE PAPERS|Exercise MHT CET CORNER|21 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

In the reaction sequence C_2H_5Cl+KCNoverset(C_2H_5OH)rarrX What is the molecular formula of X is

In the reaction of C_(6)H_(5)OH overset(NH_(2))underset(ZnCl_(2))toX, 'X' may be

In the reaction: underset("(Major)")(A) overset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)larr (CH_(3))_(3)CBr underset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)underset(C_(2)H_(5)O^(-)Na^(+))to underset("(Major)")(B) A and B are respectively:

In the reaction: underset("(Major)")(A) overset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)larr (CH_(3))_(3)CBr underset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)underset(C_(2)H_(5)O^(-)Na^(+))to underset("(Major)")(B) A and B are respectively:

MHTCET PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS AND PRACTICE PAPERS-ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS-PRACTICE EXERCISE (Exercise 1 (TOPICAL PROBLEMS))
  1. Which one of the following alcohols undergoes dehydration most easily?

    Text Solution

    |

  2. The most suitable reagent for the conversion of R- CH(2) - OH rarr R...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. In the reaction, underset("(Vapour)")(C(2)H(5)Oh)overset(Cu)underset(3...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. A fruity smell is obtined by the reaction of ethanol with

    Text Solution

    |

  5. In the manufacture of ethanol from sugar, the enzymes used are

    Text Solution

    |

  6. In Lucas test of alcohols, appearance of cloudiness is due to the form...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. The reactant (X) used in the following reaction is methyl magnesium br...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. The order for the acidic strength of 1^(@),2^(@),3^(@) alcohols, H(2)O...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following are benzylic alcohols I C(6)H(5)-CH(2)-CH(2)O...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. CO+H(2)underset(573K//300atm)overset(X("catalayst"))(rarr)CH(3)OH, the...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. CH(3)CH(2)OH can be converted into CH(3)CHO by........... .

    Text Solution

    |

  12. An allcohol gave Lucas test in about 5 minutes. When the alcohol was t...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. CH(2)OH.CH(2)OH on heating with periodic acid gives

    Text Solution

    |

  14. In the reaction given below, the product C is CaC(2)overset(H(2)O)ra...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. The order or reactivity of the following alcohols is

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which one of the following will most readily be dehydrated in acidic c...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Reaction of ROH with R'MgX produces

    Text Solution

    |

  18. In which of the following molecules, the cleavage by HlO(4) is not obs...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Which of the following reactions is not reversible ?

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Among the following ethers, which one will produce methyl alcohol on t...

    Text Solution

    |