Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

Both menthol and menthone occur in peppermint oil. Which of the following statements about these compounds is correct?

  • ABoth compounds can undergo mild oxidation.
  • BBoth compounds will give an orange precipitate with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine reagent.
  • CMenthol can be formed from menthone by reaction with $\text{NaBH}_4$.
  • DMenthone gives a positive test when warmed with Tollens’ reagent.

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