Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

An organic compound J reacts with excess sodium to form an organic ion carrying a charge of $-3$. J also reacts with excess $\text{NaOH} (aq)$ to form an organic ion carrying a charge of $-1$. What is the structural formula of J?

  • A$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • B$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CHO}$
  • C$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • D$\text{HOCH}_2\text{COCH}_2\text{CHO}$

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