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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · May/June 2021 · Q321 Mark

Compound X is a straight chain hydrocarbon with an Mr of 84. What can be determined about X? 1 empirical formula 2 molecular formula 3 whether X contains a C=C bond or not

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

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A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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