Answer to Question #189450 in Organic Chemistry for Ruby

Question

A certain amount of saturated monovalent alcohol A is divided into two equal parts.

The first part reacts with excess Na, releasing 2.24 L of gas, measured under STP conditions.

The 2nd part is completely oxidized to give 14.8 g of organic compound B, which reacts with alcohol A to give organic compound C.

To be found:

a) The structural formulas of organic compounds A and B.

b) The total mass of alcohol A that reacted.

c) The structural formula of the organic compound C.

Answer 1

b) Total Mass =53.2g

c)