A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · May/June 2017 · Q371 Mark

Which compounds contain a chiral centre? 1 2-hydroxybutanoic acid 2 3-hydroxybutanoic acid 3 4-hydroxybutanoic acid

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Topic: Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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