wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

When the vapours of alcohol are passed over copper or zinc oxide, then the following compound has no chances to be formed?

A
Alkanal
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Alkyne
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Alkene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Alkanone
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Alkyne
When the vapors of alcohol are passed over copper or zinc oxide, then alkyne has no chances to be formed.
The alcohol is either oxidized to an aldehyde or a ketone or it is dehydrated to an alkene.
Primary alcohol is oxidized to an aldehyde and secondary alcohol is oxidized to a ketone.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Aromatic Compounds - Chemical Properties
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon