A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q321 Mark

Which reaction mixture produces a primary alcohol as the major product?

Apropanone with NaBH4

Bpropene with steam in the presence of H3PO4

Cbutanoic acid with LiAlH4

Dethene with hot concentrated acidified KMnO4

✓ Correct answer

C: butanoic acid with LiAlH4

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Topic: Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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