Question

Consider the following reaction sequence,
$CH_3CH(OH)CH_3 \xrightarrow[Heat]{Conc.\, H_2SO_4} X \xrightarrow[H_2O]{dil. H_2SO_4 }$
$X$ and $Y$ in the reaction respectively are

• A. $CH_3CH = CH_2$, $CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$
• B. $CH_3CH = CHCH_3$, $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$
• C. $CH_3CH_2CH = CH_2$, $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$
• D. $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_3$, $CH_3CH(OH)CH_2CH_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) $CH_3CH = CH_2$, $CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$