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A-LevelChemistryHalogen derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q381 Mark

X is an organic compound. X gives a precipitate with aqueous silver nitrate. Some or all of this precipitate remains undissolved when excess dilute aqueous ammonia is added. What could be the identity of X? 1 2-chlorobutane 2 2-bromobutane 3 iodomethane

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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Halogen derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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