Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesHard
Question
Hydrolysis of an ester gives acid A and alcohol B. The acid reduces Fehling′s solution. Oxidation of alcohol B gives acid A. The ester is -
Options
A.Methyl formate
B.Ethyl formate
C.Methyl acetate
D.Ethyl acetate
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