A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q351 Mark
Two isomeric alcohols, W and X, have molecular formula C4H9OH. W is oxidised to carbonyl compound Y which gives a red precipitate with Fehling's solution. X is oxidised to carbonyl compound Z which does not give a red precipitate with Fehling's solution. Which of W and X gives a yellow precipitate with alkaline I2(aq)?
Ainsufficient data is given to answer this question
BW only
CX only
Dneither W nor X
✓ Correct answer
C: X only
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