Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

Compound C is used in textile and leather processing. On gentle heating with a few drops of concentrated sulfuric acid, which starting material(s) produce compound C?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ only
  • B$\text{HOCH}_2\text{COOH}$ only
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{COOCH}_2\text{COOH}$ only
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ mixed with $\text{HOCH}_2\text{COOH}$

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