Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Q is a compound with the molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}\text{O}$. Q may be oxidised using acidified potassium dichromate(VI). Q cannot be obtained by reducing a carboxylic acid with $\text{LiAlH}_4$. Identify the structure of Q.

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

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