A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q391 Mark

Which compounds will produce ethanoic acid when boiled under reflux with dilute alkali followed by acidification? 1 CH3CH2Cl 2 CH3CO2CH3 3 CH3CN

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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Topic: Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 39.

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