A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2020 · Q371 Mark
Compound X has the structure shown. [Diagram of compound X: a chain with a secondary alcohol, a ketone, and an alkene.] Which statements about compound X are correct? 1 X will decolourise cold, acidified KMnO4(aq). 2 X gives an orange precipitate with 2,4-DNPH reagent. 3 X does not react with Tollens' reagent.
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A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct
✓ Correct answer
C: 2 and 3 only are correct
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