Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

The compound $Y$ has an $M_r$ of $88$. When it is added to a solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate, no fizzing occurs. It can be hydrolysed by dilute sulfuric acid to give two organic products with $M_r$ values of $46$ and $60$. What is the identity of compound $Y$?

  • Abutanoic acid
  • Bethyl ethanoate
  • C3-hydroxybutanal
  • Dbutyl methanoate

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