11. ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

1. Choose the correct option.

ix. Ethers are kept in air tight brown bottles because
A. Ethers absorb moisture
B. Ethers evaporate readily
C. Ethers oxidise to explosive peroxide
D. Ethers are inert

Answer:-

Ethers are kept in air tight brown bottles because Ethers oxidise to explosive peroxide

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