Q18 / 60 · KVPY 2015 (SA) · Chemistry

Reaction of cthanol with conc. Sulphuric acid at $170^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ produces a gas which is then treated with bromine in carbon tetrachloride. The major product obtained in this reaction is:

Correct answer
A
1,2 -dibromoethane
B
ethylene glycol
C
bromoethane
D
ethyl sulphate

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

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