Engineering Entrance Exams
0. An organic compound A of molecular formula C3H8O is treated with 85% phosphoric
acid at 170oC to give B which on ozonolysis, followed by hydrolysis with lithium
aluminium hydride gave rise to a set of products. Predict the correct set of products from
the following
a) acetaldehyde and formaldehyde b) ethanol and methanol
c) acetic acid and formic acid d) ethanol and formaldehyde