Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Halogen compounds

Halogen compounds — practice question

When working through this question, take into account structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. A colourless liquid, $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{Cl}$, occurs as a mixture of two optical isomers. If it is heated with sodium hydroxide in ethanol, just a mixture of two alkenes is produced. What might the colourless liquid be?

  • A$(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2)_2\text{CHCl}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CHClCH}_3$
  • C$(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCHClCH}_3$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CCl(CH}_3)_2$

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