AP EAMCET2005ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In the reaction (Vapour) C ₂ H ₅ OH 300^ C Cu X . The molecular formula of X is
Options
- AC ₄ H ₆ O
- BC ₄ H ₁₀ O
- CC ₂ H ₄ O
- DC ₂ H ₆
Correct answer
C. C ₂ H ₄ O
Step-by-step solution
Alcohols are oxidised by hot copper to give aldehydes. C ₂ H ₅ OH Cu 300^ C Acetaldehyde CH ₃ CHO or C ₂ H ₄ O