Q.

Oxidation of organic compound A with Na2Cr2O7 and H2SO4 gives compound B, which on reduction with H2 in the presence of Ni catalyst gives ethyl alcohol. Give the name of compound A.

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

Ethene

b

Ethanoic acid

c

Ethanol

d

propanone

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Given data : It is given to identify  the name of compound A, from the given options.

Explanation 

A is a compound which is ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH) we have to oxidize sodium dichromate(Na2Cr2O7) and Sulfuric acid then we will get Acetic acid (CH3COOH) then we have to reduce it will Hydrogen(H2) or Nickel (Ni) then we will get (CH3CH2OH)

The chemical reaction is as follows. 

CH3CH2OHH2SO4Na2Cr2O7 CH3COOH NiH2CH3CH2OH

Hence, the correct option (B). Ethanol.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon