Question

Considering the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement(s) is(are)

• A. $P$ can be reduced to a primary alcohol using $NaBH _4$.
• B. Treating $P$ with conc. $NH _4 OH$ solution followed by acidification gives $Q$.
• C. Treating $Q$ with a solution of $NaNO _2$ in aq. $HCl$ liberates $N _2$.
• D. $P$ is more acidic than $CH _3 CH _2 COOH$.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Treating $P$ with conc. $NH _4 OH$ solution followed by acidification gives $Q$.

Answer 2

(B) Treating P with conc. NH4OH solution followed by acidification gives Q.
(C) Treating Q with a solution of NaNO2 in aq. HCl liberates N2.
(D) P is more acidic than CH3CH2COOH.