Q. In the series, $C_{2}H_{5}\overset{NaNH_{2}\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}X\overset{CH_{3}I\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}Y\underset{H_{2}SO_{4},\ H_{2}O}{\overset{\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ HgSo_{4}\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}Z$ The compound Z is
A) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH = CH_{2}$
B) $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
C) $CH_{3}CHO$
D) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CHO$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.