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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2016 · Q371 Mark

The diagram shows a compound used as a flame retardant. [Figure of brominated compound structure] Which statements about this structure are correct? 1 The empirical formula is C₂H₃Br. 2 The C₁₂ ring is not planar. 3 There are six chiral carbon atoms.

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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

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A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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