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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/12 · May/June 2017 · Q361 Mark

The structure of compound X is shown. CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–CH₂–OH Which statement is not correct?

AX is an alcohol because it contains an –OH group.
BX is an isomer of propanol.
CX would burn in air to form carbon dioxide and water.
DX would have a higher boiling point than ethanol.

✓ Correct answer

B: X is an isomer of propanol.

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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