Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

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

  • ACompound T is a carboxylic acid.
  • BCompound T is a hydrocarbon.
  • CCompound T is an alcohol.
  • DCompound T is not an aldehyde.

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