Question

Compound X is a secondary alcohol whose formula is C3H8O. When compound X is heated with strong acid, it dehydrates to form compound Y (C3H6). When compound X is oxidized, compound Z (C3H6O) forms, which cannot be oxidized further. Draw the condensed structural formula of compound y Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds), Atoms, and Advanced Template toolbars. 0 Q, CI Marvin IS BrGive the IUPAC name of compound y Spell out the IUPAC name of the compound

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

At the beggining, we know that X is a secondary alcohol, with 3 carbons. The only secondary alcohol with 3 carbons, it's the isopropylic alcohol (or 2-propanol). So, in strong acid conditions, we are actually dehidrating the alcohol, to form an alkene, and then it's oxidized to form either a Ketone or aldehyde.

So in picture 1, you have all three compounds, and the mechanism of reaction to form Y.