JEE Main2014ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
In the reaction, CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 A → PCl 5 B → Alc. KOH C , the product C is :
Options
- AAcetaldehyde
- BAcetylene
- CEthylene
- DAcetyl chloride
Correct answer
C. Ethylene
Step-by-step solution
LiAlH 4 is a reducing agent and reduces carboxylic acid to alcohol. CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 CH 3 - CH 2 - OH (A) → PCl 5 CH 3 - CH 2 - Cl → KOH alc  CH 2 = CH 2