Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Two reactions are depicted. $(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCO}_2\text{H} \xrightarrow{\text{LiAlH}_4} \text{alcohol P}$ $\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{CH(CH}_3)_2 \xrightarrow{\text{hydrolysis}} \text{alcohol Q} + \text{acid R}$ Which classes of alcohol do P and Q belong to?

  • AP: primary; Q: primary
  • BP: primary; Q: secondary
  • CP: secondary; Q: primary
  • DP: secondary; Q: secondary

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