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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compounds9701/12 · May/June 2015 · Q381 Mark

Which statements about 2-methylbutan-1-ol are correct? 1 It can give HCl(g) on reaction with PCl₅. 2 It can be oxidised to give an aldehyde. 3 It exists in two optically active forms.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Hydroxy compounds, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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