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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q221 Mark

Structural and stereoisomerism should be taken into account when answering this question. Y is a gaseous hydrocarbon which decolourises aqueous bromine. It contains no rings. 10.0 g of Y occupies a volume of 3.43 dm³ under room conditions. How many isomeric structures are possible for Y?

A4
B5
C6
D7

✓ Correct answer

C: 6

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Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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