AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard
In the following sequence of reactions CH₃Br →A →B →C, the end product (C) is
A
Ethyl alcohol
B
Acetone
C
Methane
D
Acetaldehyde
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The sequence involves conversion of CH₃Br to CH₃CN, then to CH₃COOH, and finally to CH₃CH₂OH using LiAlH₄.
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