A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q271 Mark

Compound X is heated with a mild oxidising agent. One of the products of the reaction will react with hydrogen cyanide, forming 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. What is compound X?

Abutan-1-ol

Bbutan-2-ol

Cpropan-1-ol

Dpropan-2-ol

✓ Correct answer

C: propan-1-ol

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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