Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

An organic compound Y, with molecular formula $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{14}\text{O}$, can be oxidised to compound Z, molecular formula $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_2$. Which structural formula could Y have?

  • A1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • B1 and 2 only are correct
  • C2 and 3 only are correct
  • D1 only is correct

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