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The compound A , B and C in the reaction sequence
`CH_(3) - CH_(2) OH overset(PBr_(3))to A overset(Alc. KOH) to B overset(Br_(2))to C` are given by the set :

A

Ethyl bromide, `CH_(3) CH_(2) OH , CH_(3) CHBr_(2)`

B

`C_(2)H_(5) Br, CH -= CH , CH_(2) = CHBr`

C

`C_(2) H_(5) Br, CH_(2) = CH_(2) , CH_(2)Br- CH_(2)Br`

D

`C_(2) H_(5)Br, CH_(3)CH_(2)OH, BrCH_(2)- CH_(2)Br`

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To solve the question regarding the compounds A, B, and C in the given reaction sequence, we will analyze each step of the reaction carefully. ### Step 1: Identify Compound A The starting compound is ethanol, represented as \( CH_3 - CH_2 - OH \). When ethanol reacts with phosphorus tribromide (\( PBr_3 \)), it undergoes a substitution reaction where the hydroxyl group (\( -OH \)) is replaced by a bromine atom. The reaction can be represented as: \[ CH_3 - CH_2 - OH + PBr_3 \rightarrow CH_3 - CH_2 - Br + HBr + H_3PO_3 \] Thus, compound A is: \[ A = CH_3 - CH_2 - Br \] This compound is bromoethane (\( C_2H_5Br \)). ### Step 2: Identify Compound B Next, compound A (bromoethane) reacts with alcoholic potassium hydroxide (\( Alc. KOH \)). This reaction leads to an elimination reaction (dehydrohalogenation), where a hydrogen atom and a bromine atom are removed, resulting in the formation of an alkene. The reaction can be represented as: \[ CH_3 - CH_2 - Br + Alc. KOH \rightarrow CH_2 = CH_2 + KBr + H_2O \] Thus, compound B is: \[ B = CH_2 = CH_2 \] This compound is ethylene (or ethene, \( C_2H_4 \)). ### Step 3: Identify Compound C Finally, compound B (ethylene) reacts with bromine (\( Br_2 \)). In this reaction, bromine adds across the double bond of the alkene, resulting in a vicinal dibromide. The reaction can be represented as: \[ CH_2 = CH_2 + Br_2 \rightarrow CH_2Br - CH_2Br \] Thus, compound C is: \[ C = CH_2Br - CH_2Br \] This compound is 1,2-dibromoethane (\( C_2H_4Br_2 \)). ### Summary of Compounds - **Compound A**: \( C_2H_5Br \) (Bromoethane) - **Compound B**: \( C_2H_4 \) (Ethylene) - **Compound C**: \( C_2H_4Br_2 \) (1,2-Dibromoethane) ### Final Answer The compounds A, B, and C in the reaction sequence are: - **A**: Bromoethane (\( C_2H_5Br \)) - **B**: Ethylene (\( C_2H_4 \)) - **C**: 1,2-Dibromoethane (\( C_2H_4Br_2 \))
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