An organic compound [A], molecular formula C??H??O?, was hydrolyzed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid [B] and an alcohol [C]. Oxidation of [C] with CrO? – H?SO? produced [B]. Which of the following structures are not possible for [A]?
An organic compound [A], molecular formula C??H??O?, was hydrolyzed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid [B] and an alcohol [C]. Oxidation of [C] with CrO? – H?SO? produced [B]. Which of the following structures are not possible for [A]?
Option 1 -
CH₃)₃C-COOCH₂C(CH₃)₃
Option 2 -
CH₃CH₂CH₂COOCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
Option 3 -
CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-COOCH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₂CH₃
Option 4 -
CH₃-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-OCOCH₂CH(CH₃)-CH₂CH3
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:(B) contains eight carbon atoms whereas the molecular formula C? H? O? contains ten carbon atoms.
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