Multiple choice

Carbowax is prepared by which of the following methods?

  1. When para-nitroso N-N dimethylaniline is decomposed by caustic soda.

  2. When dimethylene amine hydrochloride reacts with NaOH.

  3. When thermal decomposition of hexamethyl ammonium hydroxide takes place.

  4. When dimethyl amine reacts with nitrous acid.

  5. When the ethylene oxide is polymerised.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because when ethylene oxide are polymerised it gives polyethyleneglycol, which is known as carbowax.

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