Compound X shows the following reaction: (X)H+−−−−→−H2O[Y⊕] Y+ is a highly stable smallest cyclic cation. It's all H atoms are identical in nature. The general formula of X is CxHyO. Calculate molecular weight of X. (Report your answer as X7)
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Solution
Compound X is cycloprop-2-enol. In presence of acid, it loses hydroxide group to form cycloprop-2-en-1-ylium. The molecular formula of X is C3H4O. The molecular weight of X is (3×12)+(4×1)+16=36+4+16=56. Hence, the molecular weight of X is 56g/mol.