Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Citral:
(A). Citral is a liquid which has a smell of lemon
(B). Oxidation of citral with alkaline permanganate followed by chromic acid gives acetone, oxalic, and laevulic acid
(C). It also forms oxime
(D). It shows two geometrical isomers: trans isomer known as neral and cis isomer known as geranial
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), and (D)
• B. (A), (B), and (C) Only
• C. (A), (B), and (D) Only
• D. (B), (C), and (D) Only

Hint:

In organic chemistry, be sure to distinguish between the various properties and reactions of compounds when interpreting questions on molecular characteristics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Citral is a liquid with a lemon scent, making statement (A) correct. The oxidation of citral with alkaline permanganate followed by chromic acid gives acetone, oxalic acid, and laevulic acid, supporting statement (B). Citral also forms an oxime with hydroxylamine, confirming statement (C). However, while citral does have two geometrical isomers, neral (trans) and geranial (cis), the correct answer excludes statement (D).