MCQ
An organic compound containing oxygen, upon oxidation forms a carboxylic acid as the only organic product with its molecular mass higher by $14$ units. The organic compound is $.........$ 
  • A
    a ketone
  • a primary alcohol
  • C
    an aldehyde
  • D
    a secondary alcohol

Answer

Correct option: B.
a primary alcohol
When $-\ce{CH_2OH}$ group is replaced by $-\ce{COOH}$ group then only molecular weight will increase by $14$ units. .

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