A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q231 Mark

Compound X contains two functional groups. [Figure 23.1] Which reagent will react with only one of the functional groups?

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Aacidified potassium dichromate(VI)

B2,4-DNPH reagent

Chydrogen cyanide

DNaBH₄

✓ Correct answer

A: acidified potassium dichromate(VI)

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Topic: Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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