A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q291 Mark

Compound X, molecular formula C4H8, undergoes the following reactions. [Figure for reaction scheme] What is the formula of compound Z?

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ACH3CH2CH(OH)CH2OH

BCH3CH(OH)CH(OH)CH3

CCH3CH(CH2OH)CH2OH

D(CH3)2C(OH)CH2OH

✓ Correct answer

D: (CH3)2C(OH)CH2OH

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Topic: Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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