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03/10/2021 9:48 pm
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An organic compound having the molecular formula C2H6O can exist in the form of two isomers A and B having different functional groups. The isomer A is a liquid which is used as a solvent for nail polish. The isomer B is also a liquid. An aqueous solution of one of the lower homologues of B is used for preserving biological specimens in the laboratory
(a) What is compound A?
(b) Write the electron-dot structure of A.
(c) What is compound B?
(d) Write the electron-dot structure of B.
(e) Name the lower homologue of compound B which is used in preserving biological specimens.
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03/10/2021 9:52 pm
(a) Propanone (or Acetone)
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(c) Propanal
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(e) Methanal (or Formaldehyde) is used in preserving biological specimens.