Compound Hydrolization with Water and Acid

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The discussion revolves around a chemistry problem involving the hydrolysis of a compound (C6H12O2) with water and acid, leading to the formation of an acid (A) and an alcohol (B). Participants explore the implications of the oxidation of alcohol B with chromic acid producing acid A, and the relationship between the carbon atoms in these compounds.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant poses a question about the identity of the original compound and expresses confusion over the provided choices, suggesting that multiple options may be valid due to the presence of a carbonyl group.
  • Another participant notes that the oxidation of alcohol B to produce acid A implies a relationship in the number of carbon atoms between these two compounds.
  • A subsequent reply confirms that if the oxidation of B yields A, they should have the same number of carbon atoms, indicating a connection to the original compound's structure.
  • A humorous exchange occurs regarding the use of formal titles, with one participant asserting their authority in a light-hearted manner.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the relationship between the carbon atoms in compounds A and B, but there is no consensus on the identity of the original compound or the validity of the answer choices provided.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the implications of the carbonyl group or the specific identities of the compounds involved, leaving some assumptions and dependencies on definitions unaddressed.

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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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