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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q361 Mark

Which statements about the alcohol CH₃CH₂CH₂OH are correct? 1 When CH₃CH₂CH₂OH is oxidised, it forms propanoic acid. 2 CH₃CH₂CH₂OH burns in the air to form carbon dioxide and water. 3 CH₃CH₂CH₂OH can be formed by the addition reaction between ethene and steam. Which statements are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

A: 1 and 2 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 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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