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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following acids on heating loses a molecule of H2O to form α,β-unsaturated acid?

Options:

CH3CHOHCOOH

HOCH2COOH

CH3CHOHCH2COOH

HOCH2CH2CH2COOH

Correct Answer:

CH3CHOHCH2COOH

Explanation:

β-Hydroxy acids on heating lose a molecule of H2O to form α,β-unsaturated acids