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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q371 Mark

Which statement about ethanol is correct?

AIt is an unsaturated compound.
BIt is formed by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene.
CIt is formed by the oxidation of ethanoic acid.
DIt reacts with ethyl ethanoate to form an acid.

✓ Correct answer

B: It is formed by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene.

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 37.

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