Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 15 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A cyclic ether with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O undergoes acid‑catalysed hydrolysis with water to give a straight‑chain diol. The diol obtained is a straight‑chain compound containing two hydroxyl groups on terminal carbon atoms. Identify (a) the structure of the cyclic ether and (b) the IUPAC name of the diol product.

Answer Options

A. oxane; 1,4‑pentanediol
Correct Answer B. tetrahydropyran (oxane); 1,5‑pentanediol
C. tetrahydrofuran (oxolane); 1,4‑butanediol
D. oxolane; 1,5‑pentanediol
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
tetrahydropyran (oxane); 1,5‑pentanediol

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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