Two alcohols, A and B, have the same molecular formula C 9 H 10 O and react

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Two alcohols, A and B, have the same molecular formula C9H10O and react with sulfuric acid to give the same hydrocarbon C. Compound A is optically active, and compound B is not. Catalytic hydrogenation of C gives a hydrocarbon D, C9H10, which gives two and only two products when nitrated once with HNO3 in H2SO4. Give the structures of A, B, C, and D.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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