A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbonsMay/June 2020Paper 2 Q612 Marks
2-methylbut-1-ene reacts with acidified manganate(VII) ions, under specific conditions, to produce two organic compounds X and Y. X immediately reacts with the acidified manganate(VII) ions to form carbon dioxide and water. Y has the structural formula CH₃CH₂COCH₃. [Figure showing reaction scheme: 2-methylbut-1-ene --(acidified manganate(VII) ions)--> X + Y (CH₃CH₂COCH₃). X further reacts to CO₂ + H₂O]
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