KCET2009Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
An organic compound on heating with CuO produces CO ₂ but no water. The organic compound may be
Options
- Acarbon tetrachloride
- Bchloroform
- Cmethane
- Dethyl iodide
Correct answer
A. carbon tetrachloride
Step-by-step solution
Since, the compound on heating with CuO produced CO ₂ , it contains carbon. Again, it does not produce water, hence it does not contain hydrogen. So, the organic compound is carbon tetrachloride ( CCl ₄ ) .