Example 1 · difficulty 4/5
A colourless liquid X (molecular formula C4H8O) gives a positive iodoform test but does not reduce Tollens' reagent. Treatment of X with I2/NaOH followed by acidification gives a monocarboxylic acid Y. Y is:
- A. Ethanoic acid
- B. Butanoic acid
- C. Methanoic acid
- D. Propanoic acid