JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q80

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 80 of 90

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : On heating with $\mathrm{KHSO_4}$ , glycerol is dehydrated and acrolein is formed.

Statement II : Acrolein has fruity odour and can be used to test glycerol's presence.

Choose the correct option.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Statement I true. Statement II false: acrolein has a pungent, not fruity, smell.

(C)

Topics:Alcohols

JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 80