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

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

When a sample of the ester $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3$ is hydrolysed, the mixture formed is then treated with hot, acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$. Which carbon-containing products are present at the end?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$ only
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$

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