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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q291 Mark

The diagram shows a synthetic route to produce 1-methylcyclohexanol. [Figure showing reaction scheme from methylcyclohexane to product X then to 1-methylcyclohexanol] What is reagent Y?

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Aaqueous NaOH
Bcold dilute KMnO4
Cethanolic NaOH
Dhot concentrated KMnO4

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A: aqueous NaOH

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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