Chemistry · 2025
JEE Main · 4 April 2025, Shift 2 · Q68
A toxic compound "A" when reacted with NaCN in aqueous acidic medium yields an edible cooking component and food preservative "B". "B" is converted…
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 $\displaystyle 140^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ yields an inhalable anesthetic "D". Identify "A", "B", "C" & "D", respectively :
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(4)
Methanol; acetic acid; ethanol; diethyl ether
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