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ChemistryMediumMCQ2020 · 04 Sep Shift 1

Q41.An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C6H12O2 ) was hydrolysed with dil. H2 SO4 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: JEE Main 2020 (04 Sep Shift 1) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (1) (2) (3) (4)

What This Question Tests

This question involves a multi-step organic deduction, requiring knowledge of ester hydrolysis and the Lucas test to identify the structures of the alcohol and acid, and consequently the parent ester.

Concepts Tested

Ester hydrolysisLucas test for alcoholsStructure determination from reaction products

Formulas Used

RCOOR' + H2O → RCOOH + R'OH

R3C-OH + HCl/ZnCl2 → R3C-Cl + H2O

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