MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

If Cell-OH represents formula of cellulose, identify the formula of cellulose xanthate from following.

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

In the viscose rayon process, cellulose is treated with NaOH to give alkali cellulose (, option A), which reacts with carbon disulphide to form sodium cellulose xanthate: \mathrm{Cell{-}ONa + CS_2 \to Cell{-}O{-}C(=S){-}SNa}. A xanthate is the ester-salt of a dithiocarbonic

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