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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q381 Mark

An organic compound Y, molecular formula C6H14O, may be oxidised to compound Z, molecular formula C6H12O2. What could be the structural formula of Y? 1. CH3CH2CH(CH2OH)CH2CH3 2. (CH3)3CCH2CH2OH 3. CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2OH

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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