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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q321 Mark

Which row is correct for the reaction of the alkene with steam and a catalyst?

ACH3CH=CH2, CH3CH(OH)CH3 only
BCH3CH2CH=CH2, CH3CH2CH2CH2OH only
CCH3CH=CHCH3, CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3 only
D(CH3)2C=CH2, (CH3)2CHCH2OH only

✓ Correct answer

C: CH3CH=CHCH3, CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3 only

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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