The reactions which produce alcohol as the product are : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- B, D and E Only
- A and D Only
- A, C and E Only
- C and D Only
Answer
(4) C and D Only
Solution
A. CH4 + O2 Mo2O3, HCHO + H2O (aldehyde)
B. 2CH3CH3 + 3O2 (CH3COO)2Mn, 2CH3COOH + 2H2O (acid)
C. (CH3)3CH KMnO4 (CH3)3C-OH (2-methylpropan-2-ol, an alcohol)
D. 2CH4 + O2 Cu/523 K/100 atm 2CH3OH (methanol, an alcohol)
E. CH3-CH=CH-CH3 KMnO4/H+ 2CH3COOH (acid)
(As per NCERT, controlled oxidation of alkanes.)
C and D only
Answer: (4)