Prenol is a compound that occurs naturally in citrus fruits - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 10 - 2022
Question 10
Prenol is a compound that occurs naturally in citrus fruits.
Which line in the table correctly describes the reaction of prenol with bromine solution and with hot c... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Prenol is a compound that occurs naturally in citrus fruits - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 10 - 2022
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Reaction with bromine solution
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When prenol is treated with bromine solution, it undergoes electrophilic addition, leading to the decolourisation of the bromine; thus, the correct description is 'decolourises'.
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Reaction with hot copper(II) oxide
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Heating prenol with hot copper(II) oxide leads to the oxidation of the alcohol functional group, resulting in the formation of a brown solid (Cu2O). Therefore, the correct description is 'brown solid formed'.
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