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

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

(A) An aldehyde
(B) An acid
(C) An alcohol
(D) an ether

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) An aldehyde

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