A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q391 Mark

Which reactions can be used to make an alcohol in the laboratory? 1. hydrolysis of a bromoalkane with NaOH(aq) 2. reduction of a ketone with NaBH4 3. reduction of an aldehyde with NaBH4

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 39.

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