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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main

There are four alcohols, , , , and , which have 3, 2, 1, and zero -hydrogen atom(s) respectively. Which one of these will NOT respond to the Victor Meyer test?

Answer: (D)

Solution

The Victor Meyer test distinguishes , , and alcohols by the colour given by the corresponding nitroalkane in its nitrolic-acid/pseudo-nitrole tautomeric step, which requires at least one -hydrogen

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