Question

$C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}Cl\stackrel{aq.KOH}{\to }X\stackrel{K_{2}C{r}_2{O}_7/H^{+}}{\to }Y$

Which of the following represents Y?

• A. Ethylene
• B. Acetic acid
• C. Acetylene
• D. Acetone

Answer 1

The correct option is B Acetic acid

$C_2{H}_{5}Cl\stackrel{aq.KOH}{\to }{C}_2{H}_5-OH$ $\stackrel{K_{2}C{r}_2{O}_7,H^{+}}{\to }C{H}_{3}COOH$

$X$: Ethanol

$Y$: Acetic acid