Question:

8.8 g of monohydric alcohol added to ethyl magnesium iodide in ether liberates 2240 cm3 of ethane at STP. This monohydric alcohol when oxidised using pyridinium-chlorochromate, forms a carbonyl compound that answers silver mirror test (Tollens’ test). The monohydric alcohol is :

Updated On: Oct 13, 2024
  • butan-2-ol
  • 2, 2-dimethyl propan-1-ol
  • pentan-2-ol
  • 2, 2-dimethyl ethan-1-ol
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is Option (B):2, 2-dimethyl propan-1-ol
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