MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesEster –

The general formula CnH2nO2 could be for open chain

A.diketones

B.carboxylic acids✓ Correct

C.diols

D.dialdeydes

Explanation

The formula given in the question is- 2 2 n n C H O When n=2, the formula will be- 2 4 2 C H O When it is written in skeleton form, it is given as- which is a carboxylic acid. Thus the correct option is (b) carboxylic acids

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