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Optical isomerism (A-level only)

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Which statement about CH3CH(OH)CH2CHO\text{CH}_3\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CHO}CH3​CH(OH)CH2​CHO is correct?

A

It contains a chiral carbon and exhibits optical isomerism.

B

It has the IUPAC name 2-hydroxybutanal.

C

It reacts with sodium hydrogencarbonate to produce carbon dioxide gas.

D

It is an isomer of ethyl ethanoate and cannot form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.

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Optical isomerism (A-level only) Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Optical isomerism (A-level only)

9 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Optical isomerism (A-level only), covering Optical isomerism (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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