Question

What is ‘X’ in the given reaction?

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

The correct answer is option A:

1. When Ethylene glycol $\left[{\left({\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2\right]$ is reacted with Oxalic acid $\left[{\left(\mathrm{COOH}\right)}_2\right]$, it results in the formation of an alkene compound.
2. The alkene compound formed is Ethene which has the chemical formula ${\mathrm{CH}}_2={\mathrm{CH}}_2$.
3. Here, nucleophilic addition takes place.
4. The reaction is given below:

The compound ‘X’ in the given reaction is,

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Options B, C, and D:

1. The product formed when Glycol is treated with Oxalic acid is an alkene compound named Ethene.
2. Thus, alcohol or aldehyde compounds cannot be the product of the given reaction.

Hence, option A is correct.