MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryOrganic Oxidation & Reduction ReactionsMHT CET

A compound is soluble in conc. . It does not decolourise in but is oxidised by chromic anhydride in sulphuric acid within two seconds, turning the orange solution to blue green, then opaque. The original solution contains

Answer: (D)

Solution

No decolourisation of bromine rules out an alkene, and an ether is not oxidised by chromic acid; very rapid reduction of the orange

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