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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

A compound (X) containing C,H and O is unreactive towards sodium. It also does not react with Schiff's reagent. On refluxing with an excess of hydroiodic acid, (X) yields only one organic product (Y). On hydrolysis, (Y) yields a new compound (Z) which can be converted into (Y) by reaction with red phosphorus and iodine. The compound (Z) on oxidation with potassium permanganate gives a carboxylic acid. The equivalent weight of the acid is 60.

What happens when compound (X) on treatment with excess of Cl2 in presence of light?

Options:

α-chlorodiethyl ether

α,α'-dichlorodiethyl ether

perchlorodiethyl ether

None of These

Correct Answer:

perchlorodiethyl ether

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. perchlorodiethyl ether