Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2006 2006Moderate

CH3CH2l reacts with dry Ag2O to give

Correct answer: D. Ethanol

  • A. Diethyl ether
  • B. Ethane
  • C. Ethanal
  • D. Ethanol

Explanation

When CH3CH2l reacts with dry Ag2O, the correct product formed is ethanol. This reaction involves the substitution of the iodine atom in the compound with a hydroxyl group from Ag2O, leading to the formation of ethanol. The other options, diethyl ether, ethane, and ethanal, are not the products formed in this specific reaction.

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