A molecule ( X ) with following structure under mild acidic condition is hydrolysed to produce (Y) a

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A molecule ( X ) with following structure under mild acidic condition is hydrolysed to produce (Y) and (Z). Identify the correct statements about (Y) and (Z).

A) Both (Y) and (Z) have same molar mass

B) (Y) and (Z) can be distinguished from each other by ${NaHCO}_{3}$

C) (Y) and (Z) react with HCN with same rates

D) (Y) and (Z) undergo addition reaction with 2, 4-DNP

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Sol. [Key Concept: Acidic hydrolysis of the enol ether gives an aldehyde (Y) and a ketone (Z); compare their tests.]Y will give positive Fehling’s testMolar mass of $\lbrack Z\rbrack\left( C_{3}H_{6}O \right) = 58$Molar mass of $\lbrack Y\rbrack\left( C_{3}H_{6}O \right) = 58$

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