Compound (X) with molecular formula C3H8O is treated with acidified potassium dichromate to form a product (Y) with molecular formula C3H6O. (Y) does not form a shining silver mirror on warming with ammoniacal AgNO3. (Y) when treated with an aqueous solution of NH2CONHNH2, HCl and sodium acetate, gives a product (Z). The structure of (Z) is: