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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compoundsFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q381 Mark

An excess of P reacts with Q, in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, to form R. Effervescence is seen when a piece of sodium is added to pure R. The structure of P is shown. [Figure showing P as propan-1,3-diol] Which organic compounds could be compound Q? 1 [Structure of propanoic acid] 2 [Structure of propanone] 3 [Structure of propanal]

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Hydroxy compounds and is worth 1 mark.

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