JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers JEE Main

Ether in contact with air for a long time forms peroxides. The presence of peroxide in either can then be tested by adding ion and then adding

(A)KCN
(B)
(C)
(D)KCNSCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The peroxide oxidises added to ; subsequently adding potassium thiocyanate (KCNS) reveals the by forming the intensely blood-red ferric

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