MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #517

A compound containing an aldehyde group is treated with a strong acid under basic conditions. What would be the expected product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #517

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A compound containing an aldehyde group is treated with a strong acid under basic conditions. What would be the expected product?

    • A) A carboxylic acid
    • B) A carboxylate ion
    • C) An alcohol
    • D) An epoxide

    Answer: An alcohol

    Explanation: Treatment of an aldehyde with a strong acid under basic conditions leads to the formation of an alcohol.