Which of the following compound has no unsaturation:
Correct answer: B. Methoxy methane
- A. Methanal
- B. Methoxy methane
- C. Phenol
- D. Benzoic acid
Explanation
1.Methanal has a formyl group in which carbon is doubly bonded to oxygen hence unsaturation is present.2.Methoxy methane has an ether group in which oxygen is present in the middle of alpha-carbons and has single bonds only so no unsaturation is present.3.Phenol has delocalised pi bonds.4.Benzoic acid has delocalised pi bonds as well as carboxyl group with unsaturation.
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