Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI), $\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7$, is introduced to propan-1-ol, and the mixture is distilled at once. The distillate is then treated with HCN in the presence of KCN. What organic product is formed?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{C(CN)(OH)CH}_3$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CN}$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CN}$

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