A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q261 Mark
Menthol is a naturally occurring alcohol. [Figure 26.1] When menthol is heated with concentrated sulfuric acid it reacts. The products formed include compound T. What could be the structure of compound T?
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Acyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with two methyl groups and an isopropyl group at positions 1,3,4.
Bcyclic ketone structure consisting of a cyclohexanone ring with two methyl groups and an isopropyl group at positions 2,4,5.
Ccyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with two methyl groups and an isopropyl group at positions 1,2,4.
Dcyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with two methyl groups and an isopropyl group at positions 1,3,5.
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D: cyclic structure consisting of a cyclohexene ring with two methyl groups and an isopropyl group at positions 1,3,5.
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