Question

With reference to the scheme given, which of the given statement (s) about T,U,V and W is/are correct?

A. T is soluble in hot aqueous `NaOH`
B. U is optically active
C. Molecular formula of `W` is `C_(10)H_(18)O_(4)`
D. V gives effervescence on treatment with aqueous `NaHCO_(3)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
T is an ester, so get hydrolysed.
(a)
(b)
(c ) U on treatment with excess `(CH_(3)CO)_(2)O`, forms a diester (W).