Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds — practice question

If an organic compound, Q, is reacted with phosphorus pentachloride, fumes of hydrogen chloride are released. When Q is heated with acidified aqueous potassium dichromate(VI), the solution changes to green. What is Q?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • C$\text{CH}_3\text{CH(OH)CH}_3$
  • D$\text{(CH}_3)_3\text{COH}$

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