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One mole of an organic compound requires 0.5 moles of oxygen to produce a carboxylic acid. The compound may be:

1. alcohol
2. ether
3. ketone
4. aldehyde

Correct answer: aldehyde

Solution

Aldehydes are readily oxidized to carboxylic acids, and the stoichiometry matches the need for 0.5 mole of O2 per mole of aldehyde. Alcohols, ethers, and ketones do not fit this simple direct oxidation to a carboxylic acid under these conditions.

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