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A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q291 Mark

Which compound can be used to make propanoic acid by treatment with a single reagent?

ACH2=CHCH2CH3
BCH3CH2CH2CN
CCH3CH(OH)CN
DCH3CH(OH)CH3

✓ Correct answer

A: CH2=CHCH2CH3

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Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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