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A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · May/June 2019 · Q201 Mark

3-methylbut-1-ene can undergo different types of reaction. [Figure 20.1] Which row correctly identifies the reaction types? reaction 1 reaction 2 A oxidation electrophilic addition B oxidation nucleophilic addition C reduction electrophilic addition D reduction nucleophilic addition

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Areaction 1: oxidation, reaction 2: electrophilic addition
Breaction 1: oxidation, reaction 2: nucleophilic addition
Creaction 1: reduction, reaction 2: electrophilic addition
Dreaction 1: reduction, reaction 2: nucleophilic addition

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C: reaction 1: reduction, reaction 2: electrophilic addition

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Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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