An organic compound " x " where molar ratio of C , O and H are equal, on treatment with $50\% KOH$ u

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An organic compound " x " where molar ratio of C , O and H are equal, on treatment with $50\% KOH$ under reflux followed by acidification produced " y ". The most likely structure of " y " is:

[Molar mass of ' x ' is $58\text{ }g{\text{ }mol}^{- 1}$ ]

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Sol. [Key Concept: Molar mass 58 with C:O:H equal $\Rightarrow$ glyoxal; intramolecular Cannizzaro gives the hydroxy-acid.]

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