A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q271 Mark
Which reaction would produce propanoic acid as one of its products?
Aheating (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3 with concentrated, acidified KMnO4
Bheating CH3CH2CO2CH2CH2CH3 with NaOH(aq)
Cheating CH3CH2OH with acidified K2Cr2O7 under reflux
Dreacting CH3CHO with HCN then heating the organic product with H2SO4(aq)
✓ Correct answer
A: heating (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3 with concentrated, acidified KMnO4
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