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Write the `IUPAC` name of the compound `(A)` in which the molar rations of `C,H`, and `O` of equal having a molecular mass of 58

A

Propanal

B

Ethane-1,2-diol

C

Ethane-1,2-dial

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C
Molecular formula of `(A) = C_(x) H_(x) O_(x)`
`:. 12x + x + 16x = 58`
` implies x = 2`
Formula = `C_(2) H_(2) O_(2)`. It can be
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