Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

An unpleasant-smelling compound present in the human armpit is 3-methylhex-2-enoic acid. If this compound is reacted with a cold, dilute, acidified solution of potassium manganate(VII), how many chiral centres will be formed?

  • A$0$
  • B$1$
  • C$2$
  • D$3$

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