Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

Compound X has molecular formula C$_3$H$_6$O$_3$. When X is heated under reflux with acidified K$_2$Cr$_2$O$_7$, HO$_2$CCOCO$_2$H is formed. If X reacts with NaBH$_4$, HOCH$_2$CH(OH)CH$_2$OH is produced. Which structural formula could X have?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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