Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Analytical techniques

Analytical techniques — practice question

In the mass spectrum of compound J, the ratio of the height of the $\text{M}+1$ ion peak to the height of the $\text{M}^+$ ion peak is $4:91$. On heating with acidified $\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7$, compound J is changed into a carboxylic acid. Identify compound J.

  • Abutanal
  • Bbutanone
  • Cpropan-1-ol
  • Dpropanenitrile

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