Question

Consider the following reaction $C_2{H}_{5}I\underset{x}{\overset{△}{\to }}$ (Pleasant smelling liquid) X is?

• A. Sodium
• B. Dry silver oxide
• C. Ethyl chloride
• D. Dry silver powder

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dry silver oxide

Since, the product is a pleasent smelling liquid, it must be an ether. $C_2{H}_{5}I$ forms diethyl ether on reaction with dry silver oxide.

Hence $X$ is an dry silver oxide.