Hydrocarbons Question 305

Question: Which of the following represents the most oxidized form of hydrocarbon [MP PMT/PET 1988]

Options:

A) $ CO_2 $

B) $ RCHO $

C) $ RCOOH $

D) RCOOOH

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Hydrocarbons on complete oxidation produce $ CO_2 $ and water $ CH_3-CH_3+3\frac{1}{2}O_2\to 2CO_2+3H_2O $