Question:

What are $X$ and $Y$ in the following reaction sequence? $C_2H_5OH \xrightarrow{Cl_2}(X) \xrightarrow{Cl_2} Y$.

Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
  • $C_2H_5Cl, CH_3CHO $
  • $ CH_3CHO, CH_3CO_2H $
  • $CH_3CHO, CCl_3CHO $
  • $C_2H_5Cl, CCl_3CHO $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

At first on reaction with alcohol, $Cl _{2}$ with act as oxidising agent and convert $C _{2} H _{5} O H$ into $CH _{3}- CHO ( X )$ In the second step chlorination will take place and $3 -Hs$ will be replaced by $3 Cl$ and $Y$ will be $Cl _{3} \cdot C - CHO$
$C _{2} H _{5} OH + Cl _{2} \rightarrow CH _{3}- CHO ( x )$. [Oxidation]
$CH _{3}-CHO + Cl _{2} \rightarrow Cl _{3} C-CHO$ [Chlorination]
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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.