Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Which statement correctly describes compound Q? Compound Q has the structure $\text{CH}_3\text{C}=\text{CHCH}_2\text{CH}_3$ with a $\text{CO}_2\text{CH}_3$ group attached to the carbon in the double bond.

  • AIt could be polymerised to give a polymer with the repeat unit shown.
  • BIt reacts with chlorine by a free radical mechanism to give the product shown.
  • CIt reacts with cold, dilute acidified manganate(VII) to give the product shown.
  • DIt reacts with bromine via a free radical mechanism to give the product shown.

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