A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · May/June 2013 · Q291 Mark
Compound Y has Mᵣ of 88. It does not fizz when added to a solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate. It can be hydrolysed by dilute sulfuric acid to produce two organic products with Mᵣ values of 46 and 60. What is the identity of compound Y?
Abutanoic acid
Bethyl ethanoate
C3-hydroxybutanal
Dbutyl methanoate
✓ Correct answer
B: ethyl ethanoate
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