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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · May/June 2024 · Q271 Mark

Compound X can be oxidised to compound Y. Compound Y gives a yellow precipitate with alkaline I2(aq). What is compound X?

Abutan-1-ol
Bbutan-2-ol
Cmethylpropan-1-ol
Dmethylpropan-2-ol

✓ Correct answer

B: butan-2-ol

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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