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Question

In the following reaction, X is:

C2H5OC2H5+4Pred phosphorus2X+H2O

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ethane
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ethylene
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butane
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propane
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Solution

The correct option is A ethane
Phosphoric reduction of diethyl ether produces 2 moles of ethane and H2O.
C2H5OC2H5+4P2C2H6+H2O

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