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A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q281 Mark

Compound Y gives methanol and sodium ethanoate on treatment with aqueous sodium hydroxide. What is the structure of Y?

ACH3CO2CH3
BHCO2C2H5
CHO2CCH2CHO
DHOCH2CH2COOH

✓ Correct answer

A: CH3CO2CH3

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Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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