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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q131 Mark

Methyl mercaptan, CH3SH, has a foul smell and is often used to impart a smell to natural gas. What will be formed when CH3SH is burned in an excess of air?

ACO H2O SO2
BCO2 H2O H2S
CCO2 H2O SO2
DCO2 H2O SO3

✓ Correct answer

C: CO2 H2O SO2

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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