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A-LevelChemistryHydroxy compoundsFeb/Mar 2017Paper 4 Q87 Marks

The root of the ginger plant contains compounds with medicinal and flavouring properties. Three of the more important compounds are gingerol, shogaol and zingerone. (a) The structure of gingerol is shown. The CH₃O– group in gingerol is unreactive. [Figure: Structure of gingerol]

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This question tests Hydroxy compounds in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 7 marks.

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Topic

This structured question tests Hydroxy compounds in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 7 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 4 Variant 2.

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