A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · May/June 2023 · Q261 Mark

The general formula for a non-cyclic alcohol is CnH₂n+₁OH. How many different structural isomers are there for n = 3 and n = 4?

A2 2

B2 4

C3 4

D3 8

✓ Correct answer

B: 2 4

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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