Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Pent-2-ene, $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{CHCH}_3$, undergoes reaction in much the same manner as ethene. Pent-2-ene is treated with cold, dilute, acidified manganate(VII) ions. Which product is formed in the largest amount?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH(OH)CH}_3$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COCOCH}_3$
  • Ca mixture of $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CH}_3$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_3$
  • D$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$

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