Question

HI
28. An organic compound X(C,H,0), on oxidation, gives
YCH.O.). Compound X undergoes halofor reaction. On
treatment with HCN, compound X produces Z which on
hydrolysis gives 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid. Identify X.Y.Z.​

Answer 1

Answer:

X= CH3CH2OH.

Y= CH3CHO

Z=CH3CH(OH)CN