Ethylene glycol when heated in the prese...

Ethylene glycol when heated in the presence of an hydrous `ZnCl_(2)` yields

A

Ethanal

B

Ethylene oxide

C

Dioxane

D

Diethylene glycol

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The correct Answer is:

D

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