Question

Consider the following
`"Ethanol" overset(PBr_(3))rarr X overset("alc.KOH")rarr underset((i) "Heat")overset((i) H_(2)SO_(4) "at room temp.")rarrZ`
The product Z is
A. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH`
B. `CH_(2) = CH_(2)`
C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)-OCH_(2)CH_(3)`
D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)OSO_(3)H`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`underset("ethanol")(C_(2)H_(5)OH)overset(PBr_(3))rarr C_(2)H_(5)Br overset("alc. KOH")rarr underset("ethene")(CH_(2)=CH_(2)) underset(underset((ii) H_(2)O, "boil")("room temperature"))overset((i) H_(2)SO_(4))rarr C_(2)H_(5)OH`