STANDARDChemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
STANDARD Chemistry Dehydration and Hydration Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Consider the following reaction sequence, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH(OH)CH₃ → Conc. H₂SO₄, Heat → X → dil. H₂SO₄, H₂O → Y. X and Y in the reaction respectively are
A
CH₃CH = CH₂, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₃
B
CH₃CH = CHCH₃, CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
C
CH₃CH₂CH = CH₂, CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
D
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₂CH₃
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction involves dehydration of the diol to form an alkene (X) and subsequent hydration to form an alcohol (Y).
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