Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

The compound hex-3-en-1-ol, P, has a strong 'leafy' scent like freshly cut grass and is used in perfumery. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{CHCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$. What is formed when P is treated with excess hot concentrated acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{CHCH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}$ and $\text{OCHCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$ and $\text{HO}_2\text{CCH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$

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