A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q401 Mark

2-methylbut-2-ene is reacted with hot, concentrated, acidified potassium manganate(VII) solution. What are the products of this reaction?

Aethanal and propanone

Bethanoic acid and propanone

Cethanoic acid and propan-2-ol

Dethanol and propan-2-ol

✓ Correct answer

B: ethanoic acid and propanone

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Topic: Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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