Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

In the presence of an $\mathrm{H}^+$ catalyst, compound X reacts with ethanoic acid to form the compound shown. What is the molecular formula of compound X?

  • A$\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_6\mathrm{O}_2$
  • B$\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_6\mathrm{O}_3$
  • C$\mathrm{C}_4\mathrm{H}_8\mathrm{O}$
  • D$\mathrm{C}_4\mathrm{H}_8\mathrm{O}_2$

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