9. An organic compound, P, has the molecular formula, C3H,O. It reacts with chromic acid to form Q. Q reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give a sweet-smelling liquid, R. a) Identify P, Q and R. b) Arrange in decreasing order the boiling point of compound P, Q and ethanol. Explain. c) Compare acidity of Q and propanol

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An organic compound, P, has the molecular formula, C3H6O. It reacts with chromic acid
to form Q. Q reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give a
sweet-smelling liquid, R.
a) Identify P, Q and R.
b) Arrange in decreasing order the boiling point of compound P, Q and ethanol.
Explain.
c) Compare acidity of Q and propanol
Transcribed Image Text:9. An organic compound, P, has the molecular formula, C3H6O. It reacts with chromic acid to form Q. Q reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give a sweet-smelling liquid, R. a) Identify P, Q and R. b) Arrange in decreasing order the boiling point of compound P, Q and ethanol. Explain. c) Compare acidity of Q and propanol
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