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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q281 Mark

When compound X is heated with Cr₂O₇²⁻/H⁺, a colour change from orange to green is observed. Two tests are carried out on the organic product of this reaction. [Figure 28.1] What could be compound X?

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ACyclohexanol.
BCyclohexylmethanol.
CCyclohexanecarbaldehyde.
Dcyclohexanol derivative with two methyl groups.

✓ Correct answer

D: cyclohexanol derivative with two methyl groups.

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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