A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q251 Mark

Which product is formed when 3-methylpentane-1,3,4-triol is heated under reflux with an excess of acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?

AHO₂CCH₂C(CH₃)(OH)COCH₃

BHO₂CCH₂COC(OH)(CH₃)₂

COHCCH₂C(CH₃)(OH)COCH₃

DHO₂CCH₂CO(CH₃)COCH₃

✓ Correct answer

A: HO₂CCH₂C(CH₃)(OH)COCH₃

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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