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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniquesOct/Nov 2018Paper 1 Q301 Mark

The infra-red spectrum of compound L is shown. [Figure X.X] What could be the structure of L?

AHOCH2COCH2OH
BHOCH2CH(OH)CHO
CHOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
DHOCH2CH2COOH

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Analytical techniques and is worth 1 mark.

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