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CH2=CH2+H2+COCatalyst−−−−−→X

X+H2Catalyst−−−−−→Y

X and Y is/are :

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X and Y both are CH3CH3
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X:CH2CH2CHO and Y:CH2CH2CH2OH
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X:CH2CH2CH2OH and Y:CH2CH2CHO
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X:CH2CH2OH and Y:CH2CHO
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Solution

The correct option is B X:CH2CH2CHO and Y:CH2CH2CH2OH
Hydroformylation of olefins:
It yields aldehydes, which further undergo reduction to give alcohols.
CH=CH2+H2+COCatalyst−−−−CH2CH2CHO
CH2CH2CHO+H2Catalyst−−−−CH2CH2CH2OH

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