Question

An organic compound (P) with molecular formula `C_(6)H_(8)O_(4)` is stable to heat but hydrolyse to (Q) and MeOH by NaOH follwed by acidification. (Q) on strong heating gives (R) which with Red P/HI gives ethane. Compound (P) is:
A. `CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-O-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-OC_(2)H_(5)`
B. `CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-underset(O)underset(||)(C)-OCH_(3)`
C.
D.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
(P) on hydrolysis gives propanedioic aci and methanol. Propanedioic acid on strong heating gives acetic acid which when reduced with Red P/HI gives ethane.