JEE Main Chemistry question

Hydrolysis of an ester gives acid A and alcohol B. The acid reduces Fehling's solution. Oxidation of alcohol B gives acid A. The ester is:

Answer: (A)

Solution

Methyl formate hydrolyzes to formic acid (A, reduces Fehling's owing to its aldehyde-like H–C=O) and methanol (B);

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Question ID VK-150066