Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 2 April 2026, Shift 2 · Q66
An organic compound " x " where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with 50 % KOH under reflux followed by acidification produced " y…
An organic compound " $\displaystyle x$ " where molar ratio of C, O and H are equal, on treatment with $\displaystyle 50 \% \mathrm{KOH}$ under reflux followed by acidification produced "$\displaystyle y$". The most likely structure of "$\displaystyle y$" is : [Molar mass of ' $\displaystyle x$ ' is $\displaystyle 58 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ ]
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