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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q371 Mark

Which reagents could be used, under suitable conditions, to oxidise CH₃CH₂CH₂OH to CH₃CH₂CHO? 1 acidified potassium manganate(VII) 2 acidified potassium dichromate(VI) 3 Tollens' reagent

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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