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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

An Organic compound (A) having molecular formula C2H4O when reacts with methyl magnesium iodide followed by acid hydrolysis to give isopropyl alcohol which on reaction with hydrogen iodide gives (B). Compound (B) on reaction with potassium cyanide gives (C). (C) on reduction gives an amine (D).  

What is the name of the compound (A)? 

Options:

Formaldehyde 

Acetaldehyde 

Ethanol

Dimethyl ether

Correct Answer:

Acetaldehyde 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Acetaldehyde.