Compound 'X' with the molecular formula `C_(3)H_(8)O` on vigronous oxidationy yields an acid `C_(3)H_(6)O_(2)`.

Options

A. p-alcohol
B. s-alcohol
C. an aldehyde
D. t-alcohol

Answer

A

Explanation

`underset("alchol")underset("Primary")(C_(3)H_(8)O)underset(H_(2)SO_(4)) overset(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))to underset("Aldehyde")(C_(3)H_(6)O) underset(H_(2)SO_(4))overset(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))to underset("acid")underset("Carboxylinc")(C_(3)H_(6)O_(2))`