A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · 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.

✓ Correct answer

D: When treated with hot concentrated acidified KMnO4 it gives CH3COCH2COOH as one product.

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Topic: Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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