Compound Hydrolization with Water and Acid

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The discussion centers on the hydrolysis of the compound C6H12O2 using water and acid, resulting in an acid (A) and an alcohol (B). The oxidation of alcohol B with chromic acid produces acid A, confirming that both compounds share the same number of carbon atoms. Choice A was identified as the correct answer among the options provided, while the reasoning for rejecting Choices B, C, and D was clarified, emphasizing the significance of the carbonyl group in determining the structure of the original compound.

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Hi guys, I have a chemistry question which has been disturbing me. :cry: Please help me, it goes like this.

A liquid, C6H12O2, was hydrolyzed with water and acid to give an acid A and an alcohol B. Oxidation of B with chromic acid produced A. The formula of the original compound is?

I will attach the image for the choices since I have no idea how to turn the following compounds in a linear equation :frown: Choice A which is highlighted in yellow was the answer provided.

http://imgur.com/iBtgRFI

Could you please explain why the Choice A is the answer because I'm quite confused thinking that Choices A, B, and C are all possible answers because there is a carbonyl group. If you may also please include why choice D is not the answer? Help will be appreciated. :cry:
 
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When alcohol B is oxidized it produces the acid A. What does it tell you about number of carbon atoms in both compounds?
 
I see! I get it now! That must mean that if alcohol B oxidation yields exactly acid A they should have the same amount of carbons coming from the original compound which has equal amounts of carbon before and after the carbonyl group, is that correct sir?
 
Don't sir me, or I will ban you.

Other than that, you are right.
 
Thanks Admin!
 

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