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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q271 Mark

The diagram shows the structure of Y. [Figure 27.1] Two suggestions are made about Y. 1 Y can be oxidised by hot, acidified dichromate(VI) ions. 2 One mole of Y gives one mole of tri-iodomethane when it reacts with an excess of alkaline aqueous iodine. Which suggestions are correct?

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Aboth 1 and 2
B1 only
C2 only
Dneither 1 nor 2

✓ Correct answer

D: neither 1 nor 2

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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