A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q341 Mark

A student suggests two uses of LiAlH₄. reaction 1 CH₃-CH=CH₂ LiAlH₄→ CH₃-CH₂-CH₃ reaction 2 CH₃CO₂H LiAlH₄→ CH₃CH₂OH Which reactions would give the product shown?

Aboth reactions

Breaction 1 only

Creaction 2 only

Dneither reaction

✓ Correct answer

C: reaction 2 only

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Topic: Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 34.

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