A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · May/June 2014 · Q381 Mark

Menthol is a naturally-occurring alcohol found in peppermint oil. [Figure 38.1] Which reagents will react with menthol? 1 aqueous bromine 2 sodium metal 3 aqueous acidified manganate(VII)

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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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Topic: Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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