NCERT Exercise 8.11 - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Question: 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.
Answer: **NCERT answer:** (A) CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH2CH2CH3, butyl butanoate. (B) CH3CH2CH2 COOH (C) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH. Write equation yourself.
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