1 markFunctional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms

CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)(ii)

A three-step reaction scheme converts Compound X (propan-1-ol) to Compound Y (propan-2-one) via propene and propan-2-ol.

Name the process which occurs in Step 3 of the reaction.

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1(a)Complete Table 1 by indicating simple test tube reactions to distinguish between each given pair of compounds and recording the expected observations.[5 marks]
1(b)(i)Show the steps involved in the mechanism of the reaction between A and sodium hydroxide using curved arrows to show the movement of electrons.[4 marks]
1(b)(ii)State the name of the reaction mechanism outlined in (b)(i).[1 mark]
1(c)(i)State the reagent(s) used for the conversion at EACH step (Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3).[4 marks]

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