A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · May/June 2010 · Q211 Mark

What will react differently with the two isomeric alcohols, (CH3)3CCH2OH and (CH3)2CHCH2CH2OH?

Aacidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII)

Bconcentrated sulfuric acid

Cphosphorus pentachloride

Dsodium

✓ Correct answer

B: concentrated sulfuric acid

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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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