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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2017 · Q211 Mark

Geraniol and linalool are compounds found in some flower fragrances. [Figure 21.1] Which statement is correct?

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AThey are chain isomers of each other.
BThey are geometrical isomers of each other.
CThey are optical isomers of each other.
DThey are positional isomers of each other.

✓ Correct answer

D: They are positional isomers of each other.

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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 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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