When ethyl alcohol is oxidised by copper, then which of the following aldehyde is formed ?
When ethyl alcohol is oxidised by copper, then which of the following aldehyde is formed ?
A. Formaldehyde
B. Acetyldehyde
C. Benzaldehyde
D. Crotonaldehyde
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Correct Answer - B
We know that , `CH_3CH_2OH overset"Cu/573 K"to CH_3CHO + H_2`
Thus primary alcohol which is ethyl alcohol `(CH_3CH_2OH)` is reduced by copper and forms acetaldehyde `(CH_3CHO)`
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