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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 7. Alcohol, phenol and ethers

A hydroxy compound (X) with molar mass 122 g \( mol^{-1} \) is acetylated with acetic anhydride, using a large excess of the reagent ensuring complete acetylation of all hydroxyl groups. The product obtained has a molar mass of 290 g \( mol^{-1} \). The number of hydroxyl groups present in compound (X) is :

  1. A 3
  2. B 5
  3. C 2
  4. D 4
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(D) 4

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No. of OH groups \(=\frac{290-122}{42}=4\)
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