Question
Consider the following reaction,
the product Z, is
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CH2 = CH2
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CH3CH2-O-CH2-CH3
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CH3-CH2-O-SO3H
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CH3CH2OH
Solution
D.
CH3CH2OH
i) PBr3 is a halogenating agent, ie, converts -OH group into -Br
ii) Alc. KOH is a dehydrohalogenation agent.
iii) H2SO4 and H2O converts an olefin into alcohol