Question

The compound 'A' reacts with Na metal to form compound 'B'. Compound A also reacts with PBr3 to form 'C'. Compounds B and C react together to form ethoxy ethane. what are compounds A, B and C​

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Na

B

A

PCl

5

C

B+C→CH

3

OCH

3

Here, A can be CH

3

OH.

The reactions are:

CH

3

OH

Na

CH

3

ONa

CH

3

OH

PCl

5

CH

3

Cl

CH

3

ONa+CH

3

Cl→CH

3

OCH

3

∴ Compounds A, B and C respectively are : CH

3

OH, CH

3

ONa, CH

3

Cl