After prolonged treatment of A by D 2 O / D O - , the maximum possible difference in molecular weight of compound A and B is

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After prolonged treatment of

(A)

by

D_{2} O / D O^{-}

, the maximum possible difference in molecular weight of compound

(A)

and

(B)

is

ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main

Options:

A 2
B 3
C 4
D 8

Solution:

2713 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: 4

In four positions, Hydrogen is replaced by deuterium. So, maximum difference in molecular weights is

4.

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