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 $