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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Santonin is a drug that was formerly used extensively to remove parasitic worms from the body. If santonin is first reacted with warm dilute $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$, and the resulting product is then treated with cold acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$, product X is formed. How many hydrogen atoms in each molecule of product X are capable of being displaced by sodium metal?

  • A2
  • B4
  • C5
  • D6

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