Single Choice

A compound, containing only carbon, and hydrogen and oxygen, has a molecular weight of 44. On complete oxidation it is converted into a compound of molecular weight 60. The original compound is

Aan aldehyde
Correct Answer
Ban acid
Can alcohol
Dan ether

Solution

A compound, containing only carbon, and hydrogen and oxygen, has a molecular weight of 44. On complete oxidation it is converted into a compound of molecular weight 60. The difference in molecular weight is $$\displaystyle 60-44=16$$. It corresponds to one oxygen atom. The complete oxidation product is a carboxylic acid. One oxygen atom less will be an aldehdye.
The original compound is an aldehyde.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Why are aldehydes and ketones polar compounds?

Physical World

Carbonyl group of aldehyde and ketone contain ________ groups.

Physical World

The boiling point of aldehyde and ketones depend upon:

Physical World

Which of the following compounds will show the maximum enol content?

Physical World

Which of the following carbonyl compounds is most polar?

Physical World

Which among the following carbonyl compound is most polar ?

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