An organic compound A (molecular formula `(C_(8)H_(16)O_(2)`) was hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid B and an alcohol C. Oxidation of C with chromic acid also produced B. On dehydration C gives but-1-ene. Write the equations for the reactions involved.

What class of compounds have a molecular formula, C_(n)H_(2n+2)O

An organic compound of molecular formula C_3H_6 O did not give a silver mirror with Tollen 's reagent but gave an oxime with hydroxyl amine, it may be

Give a reaction of carboxylic acid in which C-O bond breaks.

A compound A of molecular formula C_(3)H_(7)O_(2)N on reaction with iron and concentrated HCl gives a compound B of molecular formula C_(3)H_(9)N . Compound B on treatment with NaNO_(2) and HCl gives another compound C of molecular formula C_(3)H_(8)O . Compound C gives effervescence with sodium. On oxidation with CrO_(3) , compound C gives a saturated aldehyde containing three carbon atoms. Deduce the structures of compounds A, B and C and write the equations of the reactions involved.

An aromatic compound 'A' of molecular formula C_(7)H_(6)O_(2) undergoes a series of reactions as shown below. Write the structures of A, B, C, D and E in the following reactions