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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Compound X, $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}$, is oxidised by acidified sodium dichromate(VI) to form compound Y. When compound Y is then reacted with ethanol in the presence of a small amount of concentrated sulfuric acid, liquid Z is produced. What is the formula of Z?

  • A$\text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_4\text{COCH}_2\text{CH}_3$
  • B$\text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_4\text{CO}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2(\text{CH}_2)_4\text{CH}_3$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2(\text{CH}_2)_5\text{CH}_3$

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