Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

Sorbitol is an artificial sweetener that is used to sweeten chocolate and is suitable for diabetics. Which functional groups may be formed when this molecule is oxidised under suitable conditions?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 2 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D1 only

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