Q1 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (4 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

A toxic compound " A " when reacted with NaCN in aqueous acidic medium yields an edible cooking component and food preservative ' $B$ '. " $B$ " is converted to "C" by diborane and can be used as an additive to petrol to reduce emission. "C" upon reaction with oleum at $140^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ yields an inhalable anesthetic "D". Identify "A", "B", "C" and "D", respectively.

  • A
    Methanol; formaldehyde; methyl chloride; chloroform
  • B
    Ethanol; acetonitrile; ethylamine; ethylene
  • Correct answer
    C
    Methanol; acetic acid; ethanol; diethyl ether
  • D
    Acetaldehyde;2- hydroxypropanoic acid; propanoic acid; dipropyl ether

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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