Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis — practice question

At room temperature, HBr adds to methylbut-2-ene, giving compound X as the main product. When compound X is treated with KCN in ethanol, compound Y is formed. Acid hydrolysis of compound Y produces compound Z. Which compound is Z?

  • A2,2-dimethylbutanoic acid
  • B2,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
  • C2-methylpentanoic acid
  • D3-methylpentanoic acid

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