An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C6H12O2) was hydrolysed with dil. H2SO4 to give a carboxy — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
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 :
Answer: A
💡 Solution & Explanation
O O O H3 O OH + HO 3º Alcohol (Given Lucas test immediately)
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