Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

A foul-smelling chemical made in the human armpit is 3-methylhex-2-enoic acid. When this compound reacts with a cold, dilute, acidified solution of potassium manganate(VII), how many chiral centres are formed?

  • A0
  • B1
  • C2
  • D3

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