Multiple choice

F is used for which of the following purposes?

  1. As a deliquescent.
  2. As a desiccator.
  3. As an agent to dry NH3.

    A white coloured compound A on heating gives a gas C and a solid residue B. C on reaction with RMgX gives carboxyilic acid. B on reaction with water gives D which on reaction with H2O2 gives E through formation of an intermediate compound. E on reaction with dil. HCl gives F and hydrogen peroxide. F is used for removing ice on the roads. F on reaction with sulfuric acid gives G and an acid.

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 1, 2

  3. 2, 3

  4. 1, 3

  5. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 F cannot be used as a drying agent for ammonia because it forms an addition compound with ammonia.

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