Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Propanoic acid is formed naturally when milk undergoes bacterial fermentation, and it contributes partly to the characteristic taste of Swiss cheese. Which starting materials could be chosen to prepare propanoic acid?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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