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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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An organic compound (A), C3H8O, on oxidation gives (B), C3H6O. The compound (B) could be
Options
A a carbonyl compound
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B an alcohol
C a carboxylic acid
D an ether
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C3H6O is the formula for a carbonyl compound (propanal or propanone). Oxidation of an alcohol gives a carbonyl compound (aldehyde or ketone).

Hint

What class of compound has formula C3H6O?

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