O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q381 Mark

Compound X decolourises acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII). Compound X has the empirical formula C2H5O. Some possible structures of X are shown. Which structures could be correct for compound X?

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A1, 2 and 3

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only

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Topic: Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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