An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C6H12O2 ) was hydrolysed with dil. H2SO4 to give a carboxylic acid (B) and an alcohol (C). ' C ' gives white turbidity immediately when treated with anhydrous ZnCl2 and conc. HCl. The organic compound (A) is:
An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C6H12O2 ) was hydrolysed with dil. H2SO4 to give a carboxylic acid (B) and an alcohol (C). ' C ' gives white turbidity immediately when treated with anhydrous ZnCl2 and conc. HCl. The organic compound (A) is:
Option 1 -
a
Option 2 -
b
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c
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d
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