Question

A compound with molecular formula C4H10O4 on acylation with acetic anhydride gives a compound with molecular formula C12H18O8. How many hydroxyl groups are present in the compound?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Four

Answer 2

C4H10O4 $\xrightarrow { \mathrm { Ac } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } }$C12H18O8