OCR A Jun 2013 Paper 2 Q2

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The skeletal formulae of six alcohols, C, D, E, F, G and H, are shown below. OH OH OH HO OH OH (a) (i) Which two alcohols are structural isomers of one another?(ii) Which alcohol is a tertiary alcohol?(iii) Which alcohol can be oxidised to a carboxylic acid using acidified K2Cr2O7?(b) (i) What is the molecular formula of alcohol G? [1] [1] [1][1] (ii) What is the name of alcohol C?[1] (c) The alcohols are members of a homologous series. Explain the term homologous series.[2]OCR 2013<br />
 (d) Alcohol D is reacted with three different reagents. Complete the flowchart below to show the organic product(s) formed in each of the reactions of alcohol D. heat with acidified K2Cr2O7(aq) heat with CH3COOH and an acid catalyst OH heat with an acid catalyst [4] [Total: 11]OCR 2013 Turn over<br />

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