Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Compound J is an organic compound that reacts with sodium, forming an organic ion carrying a charge of $-3$. When J reacts with $\text{NaOH(aq)}$, an organic ion with charge $-1$ is formed. What could the structural formula of J be?

  • A$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • B$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CHO}$
  • C$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • D$\text{HOCH}_2\text{COCH}_2\text{CHO}$

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI