A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q371 Mark
Compound Q is obtained by adding H2O across the double bond in compound P. [Figure of compound P, 1,2-dimethylcyclohexene] [Figure of compound Q, 1,2-dimethylcyclohexan-1-ol] Which statements about these two compounds are correct? 1 P shows cis-trans isomerism. 2 Q contains two chiral centres. 3 Q is a tertiary alcohol.
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A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct
✓ Correct answer
C: 2 and 3 only are correct
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