An organic compound with the formula C₄H₁₀O reacts with potassium metal to give hydrogen gas and a white solid.

An organic compound with the formula C₄H₁₀O reacts with potassium metal to give hydrogen gas and a white solid.
(a) Write structural formula of the compound.
(b) To which homologous series does the compound belong?
(c) Write the equation for the reaction between the compound and potassium metal.

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(b) Alcohol //Alkanols

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 11:22

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