Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · 10.2

10.2 — practice question

The diagram illustrates the structure of compound X. X is hydrolysed to give product Y, where every bromine atom has been substituted by hydroxyl groups. Product Z is produced when Y is oxidised. Two suggestions are given below. 1. Y is a secondary alcohol. 2. Z is a ketone. Which of the suggestions listed are correct?

  • Aboth 1 and 2
  • B1 only
  • C2 only
  • Dneither 1 nor 2

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