A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compoundsFeb/Mar 2019Paper 1 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?
ACyclohexanol.
BCyclohexylmethanol.
CCyclohexanecarbaldehyde.
Dcyclohexanol derivative with two methyl groups.
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