In reaction sequence, molecule M and reagent R respectively are:
A
CH3CH2 and NaOH
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B
CH3CH2OH and H2SO4
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C
CH2Cl−CH2OH and aq.NaHCO3
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D
CH3−CH3 and heat
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Solution
The correct option is DCH2Cl−CH2OH and aq.NaHCO3 A molecule of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) adds to C=C double bond of ethylene to formCH2Cl−CH2OH (molecule M). Hydrolysis with aq NaHCO3 (reagent R) forms ethylene glycol.