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An unknown compound of C, H and O contains 69.77% C and 11.63% H and has a molecular weight of 86. It does not reduce Fehling's solution but forms a bisulphite addition compound and gives a positive iodoform test. What are the possible structures?

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To solve the problem, we will follow a systematic approach to determine the empirical and molecular formulas of the compound, and then deduce the possible structures based on the given information. ### Step 1: Determine the percentage of oxygen Given: - Percentage of Carbon (C) = 69.77% - Percentage of Hydrogen (H) = 11.63% To find the percentage of Oxygen (O): ...
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