Question

The correct statement(s) is (are)

• A.
  P is a D glucose
• B. Q is 2-hydroxy-benzylalcohol
• C. Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (pain killer), aspirin
• D. The above reaction occurs through a carbocation

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A
P is a D glucose
B Q is 2-hydroxy-benzylalcohol
C Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (pain killer), aspirin
D The above reaction occurs through a carbocation


Q is salicyl alcohol which upon oxidation furnishes salicylic acid. Salicylic acid upon acetylation gives aspirin.