Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 10

Practice objective / multiple choice question 10 from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 10 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A cyclic ether has the molecular formula C₄H₈O and reacts with water in the presence of acid to give a diol. Identify the ether and write the structural formula of the diol product.

Answer Options

A. 1,4‑dioxane; product is 1,4‑butanediol (HOCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH)
Correct Answer B. Tetrahydrofuran; product is 1,4‑butanediol (HOCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH)
C. Oxetane; product is 1,3‑propanediol (HOCH₂CH₂CH₂OH)
D. Methyl tetrahydrofuran; product is 2‑methoxy‑1,4‑butanediol (HOCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Tetrahydrofuran; product is 1,4‑butanediol (HOCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH)

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 10. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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