An organic compound (A) (Molecular formula C8H16O2) was hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid (B) And an alcohol (C). Oxidation of (C) with chromic acid produced (B). (C) On dehydration gives but-1-ene. Write equations for the reactions involved.(Intermediate)
An organic compound (A) (Molecular formula C8H16O2) was hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid (B) And an alcohol (C). Oxidation of (C) with chromic acid produced (B). (C) On dehydration gives but-1-ene. Write equations for the reactions involved.(Intermediate)
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ANSWER: Given compound is having 8 carbons, and on reaction with chromic acid C is converted back into B, as chromic acid reaction couldn't add any carbon hence both alcohol and acid must contain 4 carbons and it is given in the question that on dehydration C will give but-1-ene so alcohol will be butan-1-ol (C) and acid will be butan-1-oic acid (B) and given reaction will be ester hydrolysis,
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