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QJEEM20Ch668e: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch668e Solution: An organic compound [A], molecular formula C 10 H 20 O 2 was…

An organic compound [A], molecular formula C10H20O2 was hydrolyzed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid [B] and an alcohol [C]. Oxidation of [C] with
CrO3 - H2SO4 produced [B]. Which of the following strucutres are not possible for [A]?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A (CH3)3 – C – COOCH2C(CH3)3
  • B CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH2CH2CH3
  • C 0
  • D 0

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JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 161 English Explanation

Also molecular formula of option (B) does not matches with organic compound [A].

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