Question
Chemistry Question on Classical Idea Of Redox Reactions – Oxidation And Reduction Reactions
An organic compound ‘X’ on treatment with PCC in dichloromethane gives the compound Y. Compound ‘Y’ reacts with I2 and alkali to form yellow precipitate of triiodomethane. The compound X is
A
CH3CHO
B
CH3COCH3
C
CH3CH2OH
D
CH3COOH
Answer
CH3CH2OH
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : CH3CH2OH.