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Chemistry · May / June 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 38

5070Carboxylic acids

The diagram shows the structure of oxalic acid. Which alcohol is oxidised to form oxalic acid?

  1. ACH3CH2OH
  2. BCH3CH(OH)CH3
  3. CHOCH2CH2OH
  4. DHOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

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Correct answer: C. HOCH2CH2OH

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