Sometimes explosion occurs while distilling ethers. It is due to the presence of:

O x i d e s

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K e t o n e s

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A l d e h d e s

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P e r o x i d e s

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Solution

The correct option is D $P e r o x i d e s$

On standing in contact with air, most aliphatic ethers are converted slowly into unstable peroxides. Although present in only low, these peroxides are very dangerous, since they can cause violent explosions during distillation.

Hence, Option D is correct.

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Sometimes explosion occurs while distilling ethers. It is due to the presence of:

The correct option is D PeroxidesOn standing in contact with air, most aliphatic ethers are converted slowly into unstable peroxides. Although present in only low, these peroxides are very dangerous, since they can cause violent explosions during distillation.Hence, Option D is correct.