Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 28 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A colourless liquid with molecular formula C\(_4\)H\(_8\)O is oxidised by pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC). The product obtained does not give a positive Tollens' test. Identify the functional groups present in the starting material and the product, and give their IUPAC names assuming a straight‑chain carbon skeleton with the lowest possible locants.

Answer Options

A. butan-2-ol; butanal
B. butan-1-ol; butanal
C. butan-1-ol; butan-2-one
Correct Answer D. butan-2-ol; butan-2-one
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
butan-2-ol; butan-2-one

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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