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When glycerol is heated with oxalic acid at 260°C, it gives
Options
A 1,2-Propanediol
B Vinyl alcohol
C 1,3-Propanediol
D Allyl alcohol
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol) when heated with oxalic acid at 260°C undergoes dehydration to form allyl alcohol (2-propen-1-ol, CH2=CH-CH2OH).

Hint

What unsaturated alcohol is formed from glycerol with oxalic acid?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1310 of 1999
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