Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

Diols in which both hydroxy groups are attached to the same carbon atom may lose a molecule of water spontaneously to form a carbonyl compound. Which compound produces a silver mirror with Tollens’ reagent after complete hydrolysis?

  • A1,1-dibromobutane
  • B1,2-dibromobutane
  • C1,3-dibromobutane
  • D2,2-dibromobutane

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