Hydroxyethanal, $$\(\mathrm{HOCH}_{2} \mathrm{CHO}\)$$, is heated under reflux with an excess of acidified $$\(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\)$$ until no further oxidation takes place. What is the skeletal formula of the organic product?

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Chemistry
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:9701_m24_qp_12 Year:2024 Question No:38

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

20.1.1 describe addition polymerisation as exemplified by poly(ethene) and poly(chloroethene), PVC
20.1.2 deduce the repeat unit of an addition polymer obtained from a given monomer
20.1.3 identify the monomer(s) present in a given section of an addition polymer molecule
20.1.4 recognise the difficulty of the disposal of poly(alkene)s, i.e. non-biodegradability and harmful combustion products

Solution:

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