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An unknown compound has a chemical formula of C4H10O. When chromic acid was added to the unknown, it turned green. When the Lucas reagent was added to a separate portion of the unknown, it turned cloudy in 5 minutes. When NaOH and KI/iodine were added to the unknown, a yellow precipitate formed. What is the structure of the unknown compound?

Name: an unknown has a chemical formula of c4h10o when chromic acid was added to the unknown it turned green when the lucas reagent was added to a separate portion of the unknown it turned cloudy 71377
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Description: an unknown has a chemical formula of c4h10o when chromic acid was added to the unknown it turned green when the lucas reagent was added to a separate portion of the unknown it turned cloudy 71377

          An unknown compound has a chemical formula of C4H10O. When chromic acid was added to the unknown, it turned green. When the Lucas reagent was added to a separate portion of the unknown, it turned cloudy in 5 minutes. When NaOH and KI/iodine were added to the unknown, a yellow precipitate formed. What is the structure of the unknown compound?

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11/22/2022

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An unknown compound has a chemical formula of C4H10O. When chromic acid was added to the unknown, it turned green. When the Lucas reagent was added to a separate portion of the unknown, it turned cloudy in 5 minutes. When NaOH and KI/iodine were added to the unknown, a yellow precipitate formed. What is the structure of the unknown compound?