Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Considering the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement(s) is(are)
A
P can be reduced to a primary alcohol using NaBH4.
B
Treating P with conc. NH4OH solution followed by acidification gives Q.
C
Treating Q with a solution of NaNO2 in aq. HCl liberates N2.
D
P is more acidic than CH3CH2COOH.
Answer
P is more acidic than CH3CH2COOH.
Explanation
Solution
Option (D) is the correct answer
P is more acidic than CH3CH2COOH.