Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols
Propanal on treatment with dilute sodium hydroxide forms
A
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CHO
B
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2CH2CHO
C
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH(CH3)CHO
D
CH3CH2COONa.
Answer
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH(CH3)CHO
Explanation
Propanal on treatment with dilute sodium hydroxide forms
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CHO
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH2CH2CHO
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH(CH3)CHO
CH3CH2COONa.
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH(CH3)CHO