Question

What is the end product of the following sequences of
operations CaC₂ □(→┴H₂O ) A □(→┴dil.H₂SO₄ ) B □(→┴Ni ) C
(a) Methyl alcohol (b) Acetaldehyde
(c) C₂H₅OH (d) C₂H₄

Answer 1

Answer is option "c"

Explanation:

• Anaerobic respiration refers to the type of respiration that takes place without oxygen. In plants, the glucose is anaerobically converted to ethyl alcohol, ATP and carbon dioxide.
• CaC₂(→┴H₂O ) A (→┴dil.H₂SO₄ ) B (→┴Ni ) C
• Methyl bromide reacts with KCN to form acetonitrile. Br atom is replaced with a CN group. Hydrolysis of cyano group gives the carboxylic group. The reduction of a carboxylic group gives hydroxyl group.
• The end product C is ethyl alcohol.
• Hence, the right answer is option "c"