Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

A carbonyl compound A(C4H8O), which undergoes haloform reaction gives compound B on reduction. B on heating with sulphuric acid gives a compound C which forms a mono-ozonide D. D on hydrolysis in present of zinc dust gives only acetaldehyde E. 

What is the name of the compound A?

Options:

Butan-2-one

Butan-1-one 

Butanal

None of the above 

Correct Answer:

Butan-2-one

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Butan-2-one

Since carbonyl compound A(C4H8O) undergoes haloform reaction, it must contain the group CH3CO. Therefore it is a ketone and must be biutan-2-one.