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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q331 Mark

Which statement about organic compounds is correct?

AEach molecule of propan-1-ol has one –OH group and each molecule of propan-2-ol has two –OH groups.
BOctane and decane are in a homologous series with the general formula CnH2n-.
CThe ester butyl butanoate has eight carbon atoms in each molecule.
DThe structure of the functional group in a carboxylic acid is –C–O–O–Н.

✓ Correct answer

C: The ester butyl butanoate has eight carbon atoms in each molecule.

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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