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CBSE 2022 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q8

A compound 'A' ( C_2 H_4 O ) on oxidation gives 'B' ( C_2 H_4 O_2). 'A' undergoes Iodoform reaction to give yellow precipitate and reacts with HCN to…

A compound 'A' $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}\right)$ on oxidation gives 'B' $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{2}\right)$. 'A' undergoes Iodoform reaction to give yellow precipitate and reacts with HCN to form the compound 'C'. 'C' on hydrolysis gives $\displaystyle 2$ -hydroxypropanoic acid. Identify the compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'. Write down equations for the reactions involved.
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