QUESTION 14 Seven saturated compounds, all with 4 Carbon atoms and one oxygen, have the following boiling
points:
Compound 1:34.6 C
Compound 4: 83°C
Compound 2: 117.7°C
Compound 5:39 0
Compound 3: 99°C
Compound 6: 30.75°C
Compound 7: 107.89 C
From this data; it could be that:
[A] Compounds 1,5 are 6 aldehydes, and Compounds 2, 3, 4 and 7 alcohols.
[B] Compounds 1, 5 and 6 esters are, and Compounds 2, 3, 4 and 7 carboxylic acids.
[C] One cannot deduce any functional group from physical properties.
[D] Compounds 1, 5 and 6 are ethers, and Compounds 2, 3, 4 and 7 alcohols.