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In the synthesis of glycerol from propen...

In the synthesis of glycerol from propene, the steps involved are `:`

A

Allyl chloride, gamma allyl alcohol and `beta-` monochlorohydrin

B

Glycerol trichloride and glycerol `alpha-` chlorohydrin

C

Allyl alcohol and `alpha-` chlorohydrin

D

Allyl alcohol and monosodium glycerolate

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To synthesize glycerol from propene, we follow a series of chemical reactions. Here are the steps involved: ### Step 1: Chlorination of Propene - **Starting Material**: Propene (C3H6) - **Reaction**: Propene is treated with chlorine (Cl2) at high temperatures. - **Product**: This reaction produces allyl chloride (C3H5Cl). ### Step 2: Nucleophilic Substitution - **Starting Material**: Allyl chloride (C3H5Cl) - **Reaction**: Allyl chloride is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH). - **Mechanism**: A nucleophilic substitution reaction occurs, where the hydroxide ion (OH-) attacks the carbon bonded to the chlorine, resulting in the formation of gamma allyl alcohol (C3H6O). ### Step 3: Addition of HOCl - **Starting Material**: Gamma allyl alcohol (C3H6O) - **Reaction**: Gamma allyl alcohol is treated with hypochlorous acid (HOCl). - **Mechanism**: HOCl adds across the double bond of gamma allyl alcohol, leading to the formation of beta monochlorohydrin (C3H7ClO). ### Step 4: Hydrolysis - **Starting Material**: Beta monochlorohydrin (C3H7ClO) - **Reaction**: Beta monochlorohydrin undergoes hydrolysis in the presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH). - **Product**: This reaction yields glycerol (C3H8O3). ### Summary of Intermediates The intermediates formed during the synthesis of glycerol from propene are: 1. Allyl chloride 2. Gamma allyl alcohol 3. Beta monochlorohydrin Thus, the correct sequence of reactions leading to the synthesis of glycerol from propene involves the formation of these intermediates. ---
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