Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
The compound A on treatment with Na gives B, and with PCl5 gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C are in the order
A
C2H5OH, C2H6 , C2H5Cl
B
C2H5Cl, C2H6 , C2H5OH
C
C2H5OH, C2H5Cl, C2H5ONa
D
C2H5OH, C2H5ONa, C2H5Cl
Answer
C2H5OH, C2H5ONa, C2H5Cl
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D) :C2H5OH, C2H5ONa, C2H5Cl.