Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

The compounds $V$ and $W$ are isomers with molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8\text{O}$, and they show the properties and reactions below.
(a(i))[1]

Suggest which functional groups account for the reactions with sodium.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest which functional groups account for the reactions with bromine water.

(a(iii))[1]

Suggest which functional groups account for the reactions with alkaline aqueous iodine.

(b)[2]

Suggest suitable structures for $V$ and $W$.

(c)[2]

State the kind of stereoisomerism shown by compound $V$ and draw the stereoisomer structures.

(d)[1]

Suggest the structure of the neutral compound $X$, $\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}\text{O}_3$.

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