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The general formula CnH2nO2 could be for open chain
Q. The general formula
C
n
H
2
n
O
2
could be for open chain
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Manipal
Manipal 2012
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
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A
diketones
0%
B
carboxylic acids
82%
C
diols
16%
D
dialdehydes
3%
Solution:
C
n
H
2
n
O
2
is the general formula for open chain carboxylic acid and ester, e.g., if
n
=
3
⇒
C
3
H
6
O
2
Acid-
C
H
3
C
H
2
COO
H
Ester-
C
H
3
COOC
H
3