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A-LevelChemistryOrganic synthesis9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q401 Mark

Compound X has the molecular formula C₃H₆O₃. Heating X under reflux with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ forms HO₂CCOCO₂H. Reacting X with NaBH₄ forms HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH. What is a possible structural formula for X? 1 HOCH₂CH₂CO₂H 2 HOCH₂CH(OH)CHO 3 HOCH₂COCH₂OH

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

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Organic synthesis, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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