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JAMB Chemistry 1997 Question 50

Question 50

Alkanals and Alkanones

CH3CH2CH(CH3)CHO
The compound above is the product of the oxidation of

Diagram for this question
  1. A.2-methylbutan-2 -ol
  2. B.2-methylbutan - 1 - ol
  3. C.2, 3-dimethylprop 1-ol
  4. D.Pentan - 2 - ol.
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Answer: B (2-methylbutan - 1 - ol)

Explanation

The product is an aldehyde, 2-methylbutanal. Aldehydes come from oxidizing primary alkanols with the same carbon skeleton: 2-methylbutan-1-ol.