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Identify the product/s in the following reaction. $ 3C{{H}_{3}}CH=C{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow[{}]{B{{H}_{3}}}X\xrightarrow[{}]{{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}/O{{H}^{-}}} $ $ product/s+{{H}_{3}}B{{O}_{3}} $

Updated On: Jun 7, 2024
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}OH $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}CHOHC{{H}_{3}} $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}CHO $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH+C{{H}_{3}}OH $
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

$ 3C{{H}_{3}}CH\equiv C{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow[{}]{+B{{H}_{3}}} $ $ {{(C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{2}}-)}_{3}}B\xrightarrow[{}]{{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}/O{{H}^{-}}} $ $ 3C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}OH+{{H}_{3}}B{{O}_{3}} $
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Alcohols

What is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a derivative of water (H2O) that has one, two, or more hydroxyl groups that are attached to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon chain (an alkyl group). It is one of the most common organic compounds used in sweeteners, fragrances, and medicine. 

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Uses of Alcohol:

  • Ethanol is the alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. It can be used as an industrial methylated spirit where methanol is used very little in quantity as it can be dangerous.
  • It is used as fuel to produce carbon dioxide and water by the process of fermentation. Whereas methanol burns carbon dioxide and water to facilitate combustion.
  • Alcohol is an organic compound used as a solvent that is insoluble in water.
  • It can be used to lower the level of sugar.
  • Alcohol is used as a preservative in laboratories.