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A carbon compound a forms B with sodium metal and again A form C with `PCI_(5)` , but b and C form diethyl ether. Therefore A, and B and C are:

A

`C_(2) H_(5) OH, C_(2) H_(5) Ona, C_(2) H_(5) Cl`

B

`C_(2) H_(5) Cl, C_(2) H_(5) Ona, C_(2) H_(5) OH`

C

`C_(2) H_(5) OH, C_(2) H_(6), C_(2) H_(5) Cl`

D

`C_(2) H_(5) OH, C_(2) H_(5) Cl, C_(2) H_(5) Ona`

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To solve the problem, we need to identify the carbon compounds A, B, and C based on the reactions described. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify Compound A Compound A is a carbon compound that reacts with sodium metal to form compound B. Given that the final product is diethyl ether, we can deduce that A is likely an alcohol. **Hint:** Think about common alcohols that could lead to ether formation. ### Step 2: Determine the Structure of A Since diethyl ether (C2H5)2O is formed from B and C, we can assume that A must have a structure that can produce two ethyl groups. The simplest alcohol that fits this description is ethanol (C2H5OH). **Hint:** Look for an alcohol that has two carbon atoms. ### Step 3: Reaction of A with Sodium When ethanol (A) reacts with sodium metal, it forms sodium ethoxide (B) and hydrogen gas. The reaction can be represented as: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} + \text{Na} \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{O}Na + \frac{1}{2}\text{H}_2 \] Thus, compound B is sodium ethoxide (C2H5O^-Na^+). **Hint:** Consider the byproducts of the reaction with sodium. ### Step 4: Reaction of A with PCl5 Next, we need to identify compound C, which is formed when A (ethanol) reacts with phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5). The reaction of ethanol with PCl5 produces ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl): \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} + \text{PCl}_5 \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl} + \text{POCl}_3 + \text{HCl} \] Thus, compound C is ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl). **Hint:** Think about the products formed when alcohols react with PCl5. ### Step 5: Formation of Diethyl Ether Now, we can see how B (sodium ethoxide) and C (ethyl chloride) combine to form diethyl ether through Williamson synthesis: \[ \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{O}Na + \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{(C}_2\text{H}_5)_2\text{O} + \text{NaCl} \] This confirms that diethyl ether is formed from the reaction of sodium ethoxide and ethyl chloride. **Hint:** Recall the mechanism of Williamson synthesis for ether formation. ### Conclusion Based on the above steps, we can summarize the compounds as follows: - **A:** Ethanol (C2H5OH) - **B:** Sodium ethoxide (C2H5O^-Na^+) - **C:** Ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) ### Final Answer - A: Ethanol (C2H5OH) - B: Sodium ethoxide (C2H5O^-Na^+) - C: Ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl)
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