Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Compound X is oxidised by acidified $\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7$ to give compound Y. The infrared spectrum for compound Y is shown. A table listing characteristic infrared absorption ranges is given. What is the identity of compound X?

  • Apropan-1-ol
  • Bpropan-2-ol
  • Cpropanone
  • Dpropanoic acid

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