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QJEEM22Ch3210: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM22Ch3210 Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : On heating with…
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : On heating with , glycerol is dehydrated and acrolein is formed.
Statement II : Acrolein has fruity odour and can be used to test glycerol's presence.
Choose the correct option.
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- C Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Glycerol, on heating with KHSO4, undergoes dehydration to give unsaturated aldehyde called acrolein. So, the statement I is correct.
Acrolein has a piercing unpleasant smell. So, statement II is incorrect.