Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

When answering this question, both structural isomerism and stereoisomerism should be taken into account. The molecular formula of compound X is $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12}\text{O}$. Compound X: • reacts in alkaline aqueous iodine • may be dehydrated to give only two alkenes. Which compound could X be?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(CH}_3)\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CH}_3$
  • C$(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCH(OH)CH}_3$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_3$

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