A compound with molecular formula C6H14O4 does not give litmus test and does not give colour with 2,4–DNP. It reacts with excess MeCOCl to give a compound whose vapour density is 117. Compound A contains how many hydroxy groups?

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A compound with molecular formula C₆H₁₄O₄ does not give litmus test and does not give colour with 2,4–DNP. It reacts with excess MeCOCl to give a compound whose vapour density is 117. Compound A contains how many hydroxy groups?

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C₆H₁₄O₄ $\overset{MeCOCl}{\to}$ Mwt = 234
Mwt = 150
$∆$ Mwt = 234-150 = 84 = 2×(42)

Hence 2 OH groups are present.

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