Compound a Easily Reacts with Water to Give Compound B

question 54

Multiple Choice

Compound A easily reacts with water to give compound B. Compound B on the other hand can be oxidized to produce compound C. Both B and C can be further oxidized to produce D. To which classes of organic compounds A, B, C and D most likely belong?

• A) A is an alkane, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid
• B) A is an alkene, B is an ether, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid
• C) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is a ketone and D is a carboxylic acid
• D) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is an ester
• E) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid

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