A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · May/June 2016 · Q231 Mark
A cycloalkene with the molecular formula C₇H₁₂ was oxidised by hot concentrated acidified MnO₄. The only organic product was 2-methylhexane-1,6-dioic acid. What is the identity of the cycloalkene?
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A[Structure of 1-methylcyclohexene]
B[Structure of 4-methylcyclohexene]
C[Structure of 3-methylcyclohexene]
D[Structure of 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene]
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A: [Structure of 1-methylcyclohexene]
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