A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbonsFeb/Mar 2019Paper 1 Q211 Mark
Compound L has the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆. A sample of L reacted with an excess of hot, concentrated, acidified potassium manganate(VII). Compound M is produced. [Figure 21.1] What could be the structure of compound L?
Acyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with an isopropyl group and a methyl group attached.
Bcyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with a methyl group and an alkene side chain (-CH=C(CH3)2).
Cbicyclic structure with two fused rings and two internal double bonds.
Dbicyclic structure with two fused rings and one internal double bond.
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