Question

23. a) An alcohol "A" of molecular formula C,H,OH on dehydration gives an alkene "B" which
on oxidation gives CH,COCH; and CH,COOH. Identify "A" and "B" and write the reactions
involved. Write the possible structure of " A".​

Answer 1

Explanation:

23. a) An alcohol "A" of molecular formula C,H,OH on dehydration gives an alkene "B" which

on oxidation gives CH,COCH; and CH,COOH. Identify "A" and "B" and write the reactions

involved. Write the possible structure of " A".