A compound, containing only carbon hydrogen and oxygen, has a molecular mass of 44. On complete oxidation, it is converted into a compound of molecular weight 60. The original compound is

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An acid

An ether

An aldehyde

An alcohol

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The molecular weight of compound $= 44$

Molecular of compound after oxidation is $= 60$

The difference in molecular weight is $60 - 44 = 16$

The complete oxidation product is a carboxylic acid. One oxygen atom less will be aldehyde.

So, the original compound is an aldehyde.

Therefore, option A is correct.

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