A compound X of formula C3H8OH yields a compound C3H6O, on oxidation. To which of the following classes
of compounds could X being [Pb. PMT 2000]
Secondary alcohol
Alkene
Aldehyde
Tertiary alcohol
A compound A of formula C3H6CI2 on reaction with alkali can give B of formula C3H6O or C of formula C3H4. B on oxidation gave a compound of the formula C3H6O2. C with dilute H2SO4 CONTAINING Hg2+ ion gave D of formula C3H6O, which with bromine and NaOH gave the sodium salt of C2H4O2. Then A is: