A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q241 Mark

In a sequence of reactions, ethanal is converted into a compound H. [Figure for reaction scheme] What could H be?

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ACH3CH2COOCH3

BCH3CH(OH)COOCH3

CCH3CH(OH)OCOCH3

DCH3CH(OCH3)COOH

✓ Correct answer

B: CH3CH(OH)COOCH3

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Topic: Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 24.

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