Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Compound $X$ undergoes reaction with ethanoic acid in the presence of an $\text{H}^+$ catalyst, forming the compound shown. What is the molecular formula of compound $X$?

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

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