Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

But-$2$-ene undergoes reaction with cold, dilute acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$ to form product X. But-$2$-ene reacts with an excess of hot, concentrated acidified $\text{KMnO}_4$ to form product Y. Which statement concerning X and Y is correct?

  • AOnly one of X and Y reacts with $2,4$-dinitrophenylhydrazine.
  • BX and Y both react with sodium hydroxide.
  • CX and Y both react with sodium metal.
  • DY reacts with $\text{LiAlH}_4$ to give X.

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