Question

A compound X (C5H12O4) upon treatment with CH3MgX gives 4 mole of methane. Identify the structure of (X)

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Answer 2

C5H12O4 $\xrightarrow { \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { MgBr } }$4CH4­.

It means compound (X) contains 4 acidic hydrogen.