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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbonsOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q381 Mark

Which statement about H2C=C(CH3)CH2CO2CH3 is correct?

AIt can be hydrolysed to a secondary alcohol.
BIt can be made using ethanoic acid and a suitable alcohol.
CIt gives a positive test with alkaline I2(aq).
DWhen treated with hot concentrated acidified KMnO4 it gives CH3COCH2COOH as one product.

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Hydrocarbons and is worth 1 mark.

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