MCQ
When ethyl alcohol reacts with nitric acid, it forms:
  • A
    Nitromethane
  • B
    Nitroethane
  • Ethyl nitrate
  • D
    Diethyl ether

Answer

Correct option: C.
Ethyl nitrate
$\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{HNO}_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{NO}_3+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

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