Question

An organic compound A has characteristic odour. On treatment with NaOH, it forms compounds B and C. Compound B has molecular formula C7H8O which on oxidation gives back A. The compound C is the sodium salt of an acid. When C is treated with soda-lime, it yields an aromatic compound D. Deduce the structures of A, B, C and D. Write the sequence of reactions involved.

Answer 1

A is Benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO)

B is Benzyl alcohol(C6H5CH2OH)

C is Sodium benzoate(C6H5COONa)

D is Benzene(C6H6)

Answer 2

Answer:

B is the answer to this question.

Additional Information:

Characteristics of organic compounds are as follows:

• These are mad up of only a few elements C, H, O, N, S, X. (Cl, Br, I)

• These involve covalent bonds.

• These are generally gases or liquids.

• They have low melting and boiling points.

• They are combustible.

• They show molecular reactions.

• They show isomerism.

• These are non - conductors of electricity.

• There are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.