A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q241 Mark

Lactic acid, CH₃CH(OH)CO₂H, causes pain when it builds up in muscles. Which reagent reacts with both of the –OH groups in lactic acid?

Aacidified potassium dichromate(VI)

Bethanol

Csodium

Dsodium hydroxide

✓ Correct answer

C: sodium

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 24.

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