Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

C, D and E are isomers of one another. They are formed by passing alcohol vapour over an aluminium oxide catalyst.
(a(i))[1]

Name the reaction type taking place.

(a(ii))[2]

Draw the displayed formula for the alcohol used in this reaction.

(a(iii))[2]

Name the isomers labelled C, D and E.

(b(i))[3]

Complete the table by identifying the functional groups in F, G and H.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the yellow precipitate produced when H reacts with alkaline aqueous iodine.

(b(iii))[2]

Draw the structures for G and H.

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