An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C8H16O2) was
hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid (B} and
an alcohol (C). Oxidation of (C) with chromic acid produced (B).
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An organic compound A with molecular formula C8H16O2 gives a carboxylic acid (B) and an alcohol (C) on hydrolysis with dilute sulphuric acid. Thus, compound A must be an ester.
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