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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

P is a carboxylic acid having molecular formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{10}\text{O}_2$. When carboxylic acid P is reacted with an excess of LiAlH$_4$, compound Q is produced. Which pair of molecules could represent carboxylic acid P and compound Q?

  • A1 and 2
  • B1 and 3
  • C2 and 3
  • D3 only

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