Which of the following compounds when heated with $\mathrm{CO}$ at $150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and 500 atm…

Which of the following compounds when heated with $\mathrm{CO}$ at $150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and 500 atm pressure in presence of $\mathrm{BF}_3$ forms ethyl propionate ?
  1. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OH}$
  2. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OCH}_3$
  3. $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{OC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5$
  4. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5$

Solution

Diethyl ether when heated with $\mathrm{CO}$ at $150^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $500 \mathrm{~atm}$ pressure in presence of $\mathrm{BF}_3$ forms ethyl propionate.

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