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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Lactide is used as an intermediate in the production of a synthetic fibre. Which compound is able to form lactide when it is heated in the presence of an acid catalyst?

  • Ahydroxyethanoic acid
  • B2-hydroxybutanoic acid
  • C2-hydroxypropanoic acid
  • D3-hydroxypropanoic acid

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