A-LevelChemistryCarbonyl compounds9701/12 · May/June 2015 · Q271 Mark

The diagram shows the structure of compound X. [Figure] What is the product of the reaction between compound X and an excess of NaBH₄?

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A[Diagram A]

B[Diagram B]

C[Diagram C]

D[Diagram D]

✓ Correct answer

A: [Diagram A]

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Topic: Carbonyl compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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