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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q371 Mark

A species of termite produces a chemical defence secretion which contains the molecule shown. [Figure showing structure of a molecule (alkene with methyl and isopropyl groups, two double bonds)] To help determine the structure of this compound, it is treated with hot, concentrated, acidified manganate(VII) ions. Which compounds are produced in this reaction? 1 CO₂ 2 CH₃COCH₃ 3 CH₃CO₂H

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A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

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B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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