A-Level ChemistryYear 2021Q12
24 12 The alcohol 2,2-dimethylbutan-1-ol has the structure H3C C H2 C H2 C OH CH3 CH3 Devise a reaction scheme for a synthesis of this alcohol starting from 2-bromo-2-methylbutane. Include in your answer all reagents and conditions and the structures of any intermediate compounds. (6) (Total for Question 12 = 6 marks) TOTAL FOR PAPER = 90 MARKS 25 BLANK PAGE 26 BLANK PAGE 27 BLANK PAGE 28
Paper Source:9CH0_02_que_20211013.pdf
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Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectChemistry
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)