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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

An organic molecule $X$ has the molecular formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{10}\text{O}_2$. Its infra-red spectrum shows a strong peak at $1250\,\text{cm}^{-1}$, another strong peak at $1720\,\text{cm}^{-1}$, but no strong peak above $3100\,\text{cm}^{-1}$. Which one of the following compounds could $X$ be?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1 only

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