Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

X is a compound with molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}\text{O}_2$. It has a straight-chain carbon skeleton and includes two OH groups. When X reacts with an excess of hot, acidified, aqueous manganate(VII) ions, it is changed into a compound with molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_6\text{O}_4$. To which two carbon atoms in the chain of X are the two OH groups attached?

  • A1st and 2nd
  • B1st and 3rd
  • C1st and 4th
  • D2nd and 3rd

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