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A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q381 Mark

Organic acids and alcohols react together to form esters. Which pairs of compounds could produce a product of molecular formula C₄H₆O₄? 1 CH₃CO₂H and C₂H₅OH 2 HCO₂H and HOCH₂CH₂OH 3 HO₂CCO₂H and CH₃OH

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

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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