Question

An ester (X) on hydrolysis gives an acid 'A' and alcohol 'B'. The sodium salt of 'A' on electrolysis gives ethane. When 'B' is distilled with aqueous bleaching powder it forms chloroform. Therefore 'X' may be

• A. CH₃ - COOCH₃
• B. CH₃ - CH₂ - COOCH₃
• C. CH₃ - COOC₂H₅
• D. CH₃ - CH₂ - COOC₂H₅

Answer 1

The correct option is C

CH₃ - COOC₂H₅

A' gives ethane on electrolysis so it is acetic acid 'B' gives chloroform so it is ethyl alcohol