A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q271 Mark

Structural isomerism only should be considered when answering this question. All the isomeric alcohols with the molecular formula C₅H₁₂O are added separately to warm alkaline aqueous iodine. How many of the isomers give a yellow precipitate?

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C: 2

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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 27.

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