CH3CH2–OH (i) Jone's Reagent (ii) KMnO4 (iii)NaOH, CaO,∆ P Consider the above reaction sequence and identify the major product P. (A) Methane (B) Methanal (C) Methoxymethane (D) Methanoic acid

Question

CH3CH2–OH (i) Jone's Reagent (ii) KMnO4 (iii)NaOH, CaO,∆ P Consider the above reaction sequence and identify the major product P.

(A) Methane
(B) Methanal
(C) Methoxymethane
(D) Methanoic acid

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. CH3 — CH2 — OH Joner reagent (CrO3 + H⊕) KMnO4 CH3 — C — OH O Soda lime process NaOH CaI ∆ CH4 + Na2CO3

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