AP EAMCET2001ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
3 moles of ethanol reacts with one mole of phosphorus tribromide to form 3 moles of bromo-ethane and one mole of X . Which of the following is X ?
Options
- AH ₃ PO ₄
- BH ₃ PO ₂
- CHPO ₃
- DH ₃ PO ₃
Correct answer
D. H ₃ PO ₃
Step-by-step solution
array r 3 C ₂ H ₃ OH + PBr ₃ 3 C ₂ H ₃ Br + H ₃ PO ₃ (X) array