A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · May/June 2021 · Q291 Mark

The synthesis shown may be used for the production of propan-1-ol. [Reaction scheme] Which row gives the correct reagents for steps 1 and 2?

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Astep 1: HCl(aq), step 2: H₂ + Ni

Bstep 1: HCl(aq), step 2: LiAlH₄

Cstep 1: NaOH(aq), step 2: H₂ + Ni

Dstep 1: NaOH(aq), step 2: NaBH₄

✓ Correct answer

B: step 1: HCl(aq), step 2: LiAlH₄

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Topic: Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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