Question

An organic compound ‘X’ with molecular formula C3H8O on reaction with this
copper based catalyst gives compound ‘Y’ which reduces Tollen’s reagent. ‘X’ on
reaction with sodium metal gives ‘Z’ . What is the product of reaction of ‘Z’ with 2-
chloro-2-methylpropane?

Answer 1

Answer:

Higher the basicity, lower is the pK

b

value. Since NH

3

is the weakest base, hence it has highest pK

b

Higher the basicity, lower is the pK

b

value. Since NH

3

is the weakest base, hence it has highest pK

b

value.