A-LevelChemistryCarbonyl compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q401 Mark

The compounds below are treated with hydrogen cyanide. Which compounds react and produce a molecule containing a chiral centre? 1. butanal 2. pentan-3-one 3. 2-chlorobutane

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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Topic: Carbonyl compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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