Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Compound (A) molecular formula C5H12 O i...

Compound (A) molecular formula `C_5H_12 O` is optically active and is oxidized by PCC in `CH_2Cl_2` to an optically active `C_5H_10O` product, which is racemized in acid or base. The compound (A) may be

A

2-pentanol

B

2-methoxybutane

C

2-methyl-1-butanol

D

3-methyl-1-butanol

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|54 Videos

  • HALOALKANES AND HALOARENES

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|222 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CH_(3)CH_(2)CHClCH=CH_(2) is optically active. Explain why it become optically inactive when reduced with H_(2)//Pt .

An optically active compound having molecular formula C_(8)H_(16) on ozonolysis gives acetone as one of the products. The structure of the compound is

A compound with molecular formula C_4H_10 O_3 is converted by the action of acetyl chloride to a compound with molecular weight 190.The original compound has

An organic compound has the molecular formula C_2H_4O_2 . Write the structures and names of two compounds with this formula.

0.092 g of a compound with the molecular formula C_3H_8O_3 on reaction with an excess of CH_3MgI gives 67.00 mL Of methane at STP. The number of active hydrogen atoms present in a molecule of the compound

An organic compound [A] with molecular formula C_(4)H_(8)O when reduced with NaBH_(4) gives compound [B] which reacts with HBr to form compound [C] (optically active) Identify A,B , C and wirte the two enantimoers of compound [C].

PATHFINDER-FG-1 (ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS & ETHERS)-QUESTION BANK
  1. Here product D is

    Text Solution

    |

  2. This transformation can be carried out by

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Compound (A) molecular formula C5H12 O is optically active and is oxid...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Predict the major product of the following reaction

    Text Solution

    |

  5. The correct statement(s) about the following reaction sequence is (are...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. The reactivity of compound Z with different halogens under appropriate...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X)shown below is fastest when

    Text Solution

    |

  8. For the identification of beta naphthol using dye test, it is necessar...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. The major product(s) of the following reaction is (are)

    Text Solution

    |

  10. An unknown alcohol is treated with the "Lucas reagent" to determine wh...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Which of the following reagents can be used to carry out the following...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. (X)+Mgoverset(dry)underset (ether) rarr (Y) overset ((i)(Z))underset((...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Among the given geminal diols, which is/are stable with respect to the...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Dehydration of alcohols take place more rapidly with POCl3 than with H...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following alcohols turn(s)CrO3 inH2SO4 into green?

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Complete the following reaction

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Which of the following alcohols respond(s) to iodoform test?

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Ethanol is less acidic than

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Phenol is less acidic than

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Which of the following compounds is/are soluble in NaHCO3?

    Text Solution

    |