Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry

An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry — practice question

When compound X undergoes complete combustion, the only products formed are carbon dioxide and water. X gives steamy fumes with $\text{PCl}_5$. X shows no visible reaction with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine reagent. What can be deduced with certainty from this information?

  • AX is a carboxylic acid.
  • BX is a hydrocarbon.
  • CX is an alcohol.
  • DX is not an aldehyde.

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