A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q381 Mark

Compound Y is heated with a mild oxidising agent. One of the products of the reaction reacts with hydrogen cyanide forming 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. What is compound Y?

Abutan-1-ol

Bbutan-2-ol

Cpropan-1-ol

Dpropan-2-ol

✓ Correct answer

C: propan-1-ol

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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