wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Pyrolysis of ethyl acetate gives:

A
CH3COCH3
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
CH2=CH2
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
CH2=CO=O
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
CH3CHO
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B CH2=CH2
Pyrolysis of ethyl acetate gives ethylene (CH2=CH2)
CH3COOC2H5Heat−−−−−PyrolysisCH2=CH2+CH3COOH
Ethyl acetate is heated in presence of liquid nitrogen and glass wool

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Alkenes - Preparation
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon