Question

An unknown compound was found to be soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; however, the 2,4-DNP, chromic acid, and potassium permanganate gave negative results. The only positive result detected was the ferrous hydroxide test. What is the most likely functional group present in such compound

Answer 1

Explanation:

2,4-DNP is negative: aldehyde and ketone absent

Chromic acid is negative: alcohol absent.

KMnO4 test negative: alkene absent

The only positive result is for Fe(OH)2.

Nitro group-containing compounds react with ferrous hydroxide to give amine and ferric hydroxide red ppt. Hence given compound contains the nitro group (-NO2).