NEET2023ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Identify the final product [D] obtained in the following sequence of reactions. CH 3 CHO → H 3 O + i )   LiAlH 4 A → ∆ H 2 SO 4 B → HBr C → Na / Dry   ether C 6 H 5 Br D
Options
- ACH ≡ C - Na +
- BC 4 H 10
Correct answer
B. C 4 H 10
Step-by-step solution
LiAlH 4 is a strong reducing agent. It will reduce acetaldehyde to primary alcohol (Ethanol). Then ethanol on dehydration gives ethene. The formed alkene on bromination gives alkyl halide which undergo Wurtz-fittig reaction in the presence of sodium/dry ether. The complete reaction is given below: