A toxic compound "A" when reacted with NaCN in aqueous acid…

Chemistry Principal Related to Practical Chemistry JEE Main 2025 Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

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 yields an inhalable anesthetic "D". Identify "A", "B", "C" & "D", respectively:

Methanol; acetic acid; ethanol; diethyl ether

Ethanol; acetonitrile; ethylamine; ethylene

Methanol; formaldehyde; methyl chloride; chloroform
Acetaldehyde; 2-hydroxypropanoic acid; propanoic acid; dipropyl ether

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